Galley of HBSC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Galley of HBSC holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Galley of HBSC was inspected on 14 August 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: Hickling Broad Sailing Club, Staithe Road, Hickling, NR12 0YW
How this rating has changed
Galley of HBSC has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 14 August 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
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
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Galley of HBSC sits behind roughly 1,248 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,248 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 10% | ← Galley of HBSC | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Galley of HBSC 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 Galley of HBSC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pleasure Boat Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 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 Galley of HBSC
What is Galley of HBSC's food hygiene rating?
Galley of HBSC has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 14 August 2026.
Is Galley of HBSC 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Galley of HBSC last inspected?
Galley of HBSC was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Galley of HBSC?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Galley of HBSC compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,444 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Galley of HBSC holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Galley of HBSC 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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