The Ark Food Hygiene Ratings
Every UK location ranked by food safety score
The Ark is one of the top-performing chains in the UK for food hygiene, with 86.67% of locations holding a perfect 5-star rating.
Rating Distribution
🏆 Best Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marlow Methodist Church, Spittal Street, Marlow SL7 3HJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 0 | Buckinghamshire | 25 Jan 2023 |
The Arkley Public House 2 Barnet Road Barnet EN5 3EP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Barnet | 29 May 2024 |
Mary Cole House 7 Sidney Street, Birkenhead CH41 1BF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 5 | Wirral | 9 Apr 2026 |
11A St Davids Drive, Cusworth, Doncaster DN5 8NG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 5 | Doncaster | 6 Aug 2024 |
19 Pier Road, Erith, Kent DA8 1TA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Bexley | 26 Sept 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Moor Lane LN6 9AB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 5 | North Kesteven | 29 Mar 2011 |
Arkley Golf Club 49 Rowley Green Road Barnet EN5 3HL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 5 / 5 / 10 | Barnet | 20 Mar 2025 |
The Ark 21 Market Place, Winsford CW7 3DA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 5 / 10 / 5 | Cheshire West and Chester | 20 May 2025 |
49-51 Shirley Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham B27 7XU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 5 / 10 / 5 | Birmingham | 2 Jun 2025 |
Ark Centre, 36 Main Road, Harwich CO12 3LU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 5 / 5 / 10 | Tendring | 23 Apr 2025 |
How Food Hygiene Ratings Work
Every food business in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is inspected by local council officers and given a food hygiene rating from 0 to 5:
What are the H/S/C sub-scores?
Behind each rating, inspectors assess three areas and give a score where lower is better:
- Hygiene (H)How hygienically food is prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled, and stored. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Structural (S)The condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Confidence (C)How well the business manages food safety — records, training, procedures. 0 = very good, 30 = urgent improvement
A perfect score is 0/0/0 — meaning very good across all three areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores.
FAQ
Is The Ark food hygiene good?
The Ark has an average food hygiene rating of 4.8/5 across 63 UK locations. 86.67% hold a 5-star rating. This is above the national average.
How many The Ark locations are in the UK?
There are 63 The Ark locations with food hygiene ratings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the worst rated The Ark in the UK?
The lowest rated The Ark is at Moor Lane with a rating of 3/5 (inspected 29/03/2011).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily