The Harnser food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
The Harnser 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 Harnser was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Yarmouth Road, The Green, Stalham, NR12 9QA
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Harnser 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 Harnser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Harnser 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 Harnser, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadside Clubhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Sutton Staithe Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Museum Of The Broads Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Tesco Stalham CR Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Tesco Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Cafe Charlotte Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Stalham High School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Sweet Candy's Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
Questions about The Harnser
What is The Harnser's food hygiene rating?
The Harnser has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 22 May 2026.
Is The Harnser 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 Harnser last inspected?
The Harnser was last inspected on 22 May 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 Harnser?
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 Harnser 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 Harnser is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Harnser 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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