Crown Event Catering At Smurfitt Kappa food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Norfolk
Crown Event Catering At Smurfitt Kappa holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 September 2025, 10 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: Smurfitt Kappa, Pulham Road, Pulham St Mary, IP21 4QH
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Crown Event Catering At Smurfitt Kappa sits behind roughly 823 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ← Crown Event Catering At Smurfitt Kappa | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Crown Event Catering At Smurfitt Kappa 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 Crown Event Catering At Smurfitt Kappa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaat Man Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| The Mariners Galley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| The Pennoyer Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Community Lunch Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Pulham Market Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Pulham Falcon Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 October 2025 |
| Sam's Local Shopper Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Crown Event Catering At Smurfitt Kappa
What is Crown Event Catering At Smurfitt Kappa's food hygiene rating?
Crown Event Catering At Smurfitt Kappa has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Norfolk Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Crown Event Catering At Smurfitt Kappa safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crown Event Catering At Smurfitt Kappa last inspected?
Crown Event Catering At Smurfitt Kappa was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 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 Crown Event Catering At Smurfitt Kappa?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crown Event Catering At Smurfitt Kappa compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Crown Event Catering At Smurfitt Kappa holds a 4. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Crown Event Catering At Smurfitt Kappa 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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