The Red Herring food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Great Yarmouth
The Red Herring 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 3 February 2023, more than 3 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: 24-25 Havelock Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3HQ
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
That puts The Red Herring among the 731 places in Great Yarmouth holding top marks, 71% 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 | 731 | 71% | ← The Red Herring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 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 The Red Herring 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 Red Herring, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Craft Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| All Seasons Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Billys Camden Road Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Evolve Day Services LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Florence House Caring Premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Fish Chips and More Takeaway/sandwich shop | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Buddha Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about The Red Herring
What is The Red Herring's food hygiene rating?
The Red Herring has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 3 February 2023.
Is The Red Herring 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 Red Herring last inspected?
The Red Herring was last inspected on 3 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red Herring?
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 The Red Herring compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Herring is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects The Red Herring 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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