The Fishermans Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Great Yarmouth
The Fishermans Inn holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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: Butt Lane, Burgh Castle, NR31 9PZ
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
A 1 is rare: only 32 of 1,027 rated places in Great Yarmouth score this low, about one in 32. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 731 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ← The Fishermans Inn | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Fishermans Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Fishermans Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bure Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Golden Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 April 2026 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Amethyst Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Youngs Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Binkys Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| The Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about The Fishermans Inn
What is The Fishermans Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Fishermans Inn has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 5 August 2025.
Is The Fishermans Inn safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Fishermans Inn last inspected?
The Fishermans Inn was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 months 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 The Fishermans Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fishermans Inn 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 The Fishermans Inn holds a 1. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects The Fishermans Inn 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Great Yarmouth, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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