Recruiting Sergeant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broadland
Recruiting Sergeant 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 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Norwich Road, Horstead With Stanninghall, Norwich, NR12 7EE
How it compares in Broadland
That puts Recruiting Sergeant 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% | ← Recruiting Sergeant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Recruiting Sergeant 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 Recruiting Sergeant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horstead Centre Other catering premises | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| A Piece Of Cake (Coltishall) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Hewitt And Grant Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Jefferies Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| The Royal Blossom Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Londis-Coltishall (GG Petro Ltd) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Zahra Caterers Limited T/A Ali Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| GG Petro Ltd T/As Coltishall Island Filing Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
Questions about Recruiting Sergeant
What is Recruiting Sergeant's food hygiene rating?
Recruiting Sergeant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Recruiting Sergeant 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 Recruiting Sergeant last inspected?
Recruiting Sergeant was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 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 Recruiting Sergeant?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Recruiting Sergeant compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and Recruiting Sergeant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Recruiting Sergeant 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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