The Pleasure Boat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
The Pleasure Boat 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
This is a fresh result: The Pleasure Boat was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in North Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Norfolk ratings →
Address: Pleasure Boat Inn, Staithe Road, Hickling, NR12 0YW
How this rating has changed
The Pleasure Boat was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Pleasure Boat among the 1,247 places in North Norfolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,247 | 86% | ← The Pleasure Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 The Pleasure Boat 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 Pleasure Boat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galley of HBSC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 August 2026 |
| Norman Farming Partnership Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 March 2026 |
| The Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about The Pleasure Boat
What is The Pleasure Boat's food hygiene rating?
The Pleasure Boat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 29 July 2026.
Is The Pleasure Boat 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 Pleasure Boat last inspected?
The Pleasure Boat was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pleasure Boat?
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 The Pleasure Boat compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,444 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Pleasure Boat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Pleasure Boat 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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