The Scott Arms

Kingston

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 22 April 2026 by Dorset.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Scott Arms, from October 2021 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Scott Arms.

Food hygiene rating history for The Scott Arms
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
14 October 2021	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
22 April 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Scott Arms in Kingston has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Scott Arms West Street,
Kingston,
Dorset,
BH20 5LH

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Scott Arms. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Scott Arms?

Food hygiene at The Scott Arms is inspected by Dorset, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Scott Arms

What is The Scott Arms’s food hygiene rating?

The Scott Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 22 April 2026.

When was The Scott Arms last inspected?

The Scott Arms was last inspected by Dorset on 22 April 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.