The Porters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broadland
The Porters 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 28 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 27 Red Lion Street, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6ER
How it compares in Broadland
That puts The Porters 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% | ← The Porters 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Porters 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 The Porters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seventeen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bonds Chip Shop Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bar 44 Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2026 |
| Mark John Anthony Harvey Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| The Blind Pig Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bon Bons Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Urban Clay Norfolk Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2019 |
| The Old Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
Questions about The Porters Arms
What is The Porters Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Porters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 28 December 2023.
Is The Porters 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 The Porters Arms last inspected?
The Porters Arms was last inspected on 28 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 The Porters Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Porters Arms compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and The Porters Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects The Porters 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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The Porters Arms is one of 40 rated food businesses in Aylsham. See every hygiene rating in Aylsham →
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