The Thirsty Crow Taproom food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Great Yarmouth
The Thirsty Crow Taproom holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 31 August 2023, more than 2 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: 6 Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LY
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
In Great Yarmouth, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Thirsty Crow Taproom sits behind roughly 731 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 731 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ← The Thirsty Crow Taproom | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Thirsty Crow Taproom 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 Thirsty Crow Taproom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangla Nites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Stradbroke Primary Academy School/college/university | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Cafe Smile Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Farm Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
Questions about The Thirsty Crow Taproom
What is The Thirsty Crow Taproom's food hygiene rating?
The Thirsty Crow Taproom has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 31 August 2023.
Is The Thirsty Crow Taproom 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Thirsty Crow Taproom last inspected?
The Thirsty Crow Taproom was last inspected on 31 August 2023, more than 2 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 Thirsty Crow Taproom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Thirsty Crow Taproom compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, while The Thirsty Crow Taproom holds a 4. 161 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects The Thirsty Crow Taproom 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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