Pier Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Great Yarmouth
Pier Tavern 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 17 May 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: Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2EH
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
In Great Yarmouth, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Pier Tavern 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% | ← Pier Tavern | |
| 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 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 Pier Tavern 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 Pier Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachside Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| China Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Candy Kingdom Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Darling Darlings Cat Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Fallen Angels Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Charcoal Grill Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Chico's Fish Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Flavours Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about Pier Tavern
What is Pier Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Pier Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 17 May 2024.
Is Pier Tavern 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 Pier Tavern last inspected?
Pier Tavern was last inspected on 17 May 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 Pier Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Pier Tavern 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 Pier Tavern holds a 4. 161 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects Pier Tavern 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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