Buckinghamshire Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broadland
Buckinghamshire Arms 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 10 July 2025, 12 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: Hall Lane, Blickling, Norwich, NR11 6NF
How it compares in Broadland
That puts Buckinghamshire Arms 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% | ← Buckinghamshire Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Buckinghamshire Arms 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 Buckinghamshire Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Simply Catering Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Orange Blossom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust At Squirrels Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Norse Commercial Services @ St. Michaels Infant & Nursery School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Aylsham Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Aylsham Convenience Store, Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 December 2025 |
| Gottersons Cripsy Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Buckinghamshire Arms
What is Buckinghamshire Arms's food hygiene rating?
Buckinghamshire Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 10 July 2025.
Is Buckinghamshire Arms 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 Buckinghamshire Arms last inspected?
Buckinghamshire Arms was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 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 Buckinghamshire Arms?
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 Buckinghamshire Arms compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and Buckinghamshire Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Buckinghamshire Arms 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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