The Countryman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Norfolk
The Countryman holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Ipswich Road, Tasburgh, Norfolk, NR15 1NS
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts The Countryman among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ← The Countryman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Countryman none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Countryman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Plant Centre Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Zaks On The Road Norfolk Mobile caterer | 331 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Norse Commercial Services At Tasburgh School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Lime Tree Farm Egg Packer, Frozen Beef Sales Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Duke Of Delhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about The Countryman
What is The Countryman's food hygiene rating?
The Countryman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 1 August 2025.
Is The Countryman safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Countryman last inspected?
The Countryman was last inspected on 1 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Countryman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Countryman compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Countryman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Countryman and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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