East Coast Bars food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Norfolk
East Coast Bars holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 1, Ironside Way, Hingham, NR9 4LF
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts East Coast Bars among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 823 | 84% | ← East Coast Bars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Good
- 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 East Coast Bars 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 East Coast Bars, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uce Rayu Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Cooperative Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Norse Commercial Services @ Hingham Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Fifteen On The Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Dionne News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Hingham Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Hingham Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Hingham Kebab House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about East Coast Bars
What is East Coast Bars's food hygiene rating?
East Coast Bars has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 14 October 2024.
Is East Coast Bars 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was East Coast Bars last inspected?
East Coast Bars was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at East Coast Bars?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does East Coast Bars compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and East Coast Bars is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects East Coast Bars 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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East Coast Bars is one of 19 rated food businesses in Hingham. See every hygiene rating in Hingham →
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