Pogue Mahon's food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
Pogue Mahon's 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 7 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 72 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1LT
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Pogue Mahon's among the 891 places in Norwich City holding top marks, 65% 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 | 891 | 65% | ← Pogue Mahon's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 208 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 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 Pogue Mahon's 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 Pogue Mahon's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bier Draak Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2022 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2018 |
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Brix N Bones Pub/bar/nightclub | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Ali Newsagent Norwich Ltd Retailers - other | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Abellio Greater Anglia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about Pogue Mahon's
What is Pogue Mahon's's food hygiene rating?
Pogue Mahon's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 7 February 2022.
Is Pogue Mahon's 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 Pogue Mahon's last inspected?
Pogue Mahon's was last inspected on 7 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pogue Mahon's?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pogue Mahon's compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and Pogue Mahon's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Pogue Mahon's 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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