Maids Head Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broadland
Maids Head Public House 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: Maids Head, 85 Spixworth Road, Old Catton, NR6 7NH
How it compares in Broadland
That puts Maids Head Public House among the 791 places in Broadland holding top marks, 88% 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 | 791 | 88% | ← Maids Head Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 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 Maids Head Public House 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 Maids Head Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Thai Food Mobile caterer | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Anglia Culinary Suppliers Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Babas Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Burger Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2022 |
Questions about Maids Head Public House
What is Maids Head Public House's food hygiene rating?
Maids Head Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Maids Head Public House 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 Maids Head Public House last inspected?
Maids Head Public House was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Maids Head Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Maids Head Public House compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and Maids Head Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Maids Head Public House 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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