St Johns Head Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Great Yarmouth
St Johns Head Public House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 February 2024, 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: 58 North Quay, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1JB
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
In Great Yarmouth, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so St Johns Head Public House sits behind roughly 731 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 731 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ← St Johns Head Public House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 St Johns Head 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 St Johns Head Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Colombo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Dukes Head Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2023 |
| Feathers Futures Other catering premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2023 |
| Curly Mac N Cheese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Balkanitza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| EU Plus Mini Market Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about St Johns Head Public House
What is St Johns Head Public House's food hygiene rating?
St Johns Head Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 22 February 2024.
Is St Johns Head Public House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Johns Head Public House last inspected?
St Johns Head Public House was last inspected on 22 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Johns Head Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Johns Head Public House compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, while St Johns Head Public House holds a 4. 161 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects St Johns Head 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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