Shoulder Of Mutton Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broadland
Shoulder Of Mutton 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 15 October 2025, 8 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: The Shoulder Of Mutton, 9 Norwich Road, Strumpshaw, NR13 4NT
How it compares in Broadland
That puts Shoulder Of Mutton 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% | ← Shoulder Of Mutton 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 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 Shoulder Of Mutton 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 Shoulder Of Mutton Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamy Bakes Mobile caterer | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Carole Gidney Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Blakemore Retail (Spar) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Lingwood Chippy Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| The Huntsman Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Hug A Mug Cafe/Lingwood Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| Green Light Trust Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| RSPB Strumpshaw Fen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
Questions about Shoulder Of Mutton Public House
What is Shoulder Of Mutton Public House's food hygiene rating?
Shoulder Of Mutton Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Shoulder Of Mutton 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 Shoulder Of Mutton Public House last inspected?
Shoulder Of Mutton Public House was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 Shoulder Of Mutton 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shoulder Of Mutton Public House compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and Shoulder Of Mutton Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Shoulder Of Mutton 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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