Cooks Taverns Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
Cooks Taverns Ltd 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 May 2026, 3 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.
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: Swan Inn, 90 High Street, Stalham, NR12 9AU
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How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Cooks Taverns Ltd among the 1,248 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 | 1,248 | 86% | ← Cooks Taverns Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Cooks Taverns Ltd 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 Cooks Taverns Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Store Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 August 2025 |
| The Grebe Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Oasis Finest Indian Dining Other catering premises | 91 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 March 2025 |
| Sweet Candy's Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Cawdrons Butchers Ltd t/a Nisa Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Cherry Blossom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| R A Cawdron Butchers Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Family Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Cooks Taverns Ltd
What is Cooks Taverns Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Cooks Taverns Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Cooks Taverns Ltd 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 Cooks Taverns Ltd last inspected?
Cooks Taverns Ltd was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 3 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 Cooks Taverns Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cooks Taverns Ltd 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 Cooks Taverns Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Cooks Taverns Ltd 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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