Hermitage Public House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Broadland
Hermitage Public House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 April 2025, 14 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: 64 Old Road, Acle, Norwich, NR13 3QP
How it compares in Broadland
In Broadland, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Hermitage Public House sits behind roughly 876 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 791 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ← Hermitage Public House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hermitage 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 Hermitage Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Acle Simply Food Connect Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Travelodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Butterfly Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Carters Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| The Chocolate, Pet & Home Box Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Acle Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Olive Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Hermitage Public House
What is Hermitage Public House's food hygiene rating?
Hermitage Public House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Broadland Council on 25 April 2025.
Is Hermitage Public House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hermitage Public House last inspected?
Hermitage Public House was last inspected on 25 April 2025, 14 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 Hermitage Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hermitage Public House compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, while Hermitage Public House holds a 3. 13 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Hermitage 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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