Poachers Pocket food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
Poachers Pocket 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
The rating dates from 6 September 2024, 22 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: Walcott Road, Bacton, Norfolk, NR12 0LS
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Poachers Pocket among the 1,257 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← Poachers Pocket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <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 Very 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 Poachers Pocket 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 Poachers Pocket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seals Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Bacton-on-Sea Village Hall Other catering premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Kingfisher Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Walcott Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 November 2024 |
| Cafe Carmel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Walcott Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Janith Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Strawberry Field Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Poachers Pocket
What is Poachers Pocket's food hygiene rating?
Poachers Pocket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 6 September 2024.
Is Poachers Pocket 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 Poachers Pocket last inspected?
Poachers Pocket was last inspected on 6 September 2024, 22 months 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 Poachers Pocket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Poachers Pocket compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Poachers Pocket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Poachers Pocket 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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