The Star Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
The Star Inn 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 12 February 2025, 17 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: School Road, Lessingham, Norfolk, NR12 0DN
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Star Inn 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% | ← The Star Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Star Inn 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 Star Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Clover Childcare Services Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Smallsticks Barn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| The Ingham Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Norwich Cricket Club Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| East Ruston Old Vicarage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Causeway Butchers Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Clover Childcare Services Ltd Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Star Inn
What is The Star Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Star Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 12 February 2025.
Is The Star Inn 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 Star Inn last inspected?
The Star Inn was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 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 The Star Inn?
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 Star Inn 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 The Star Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Star 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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