Ordnance Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
Ordnance Arms holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Ordnance Arms was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Guist Bottom, Stibbard, Norfolk, NR20 5PF
How it compares in North Norfolk
A 1 is rare: only 4 of 1,461 rated places in North Norfolk score this low, about one in 365. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← Ordnance Arms | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ordnance Arms the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ordnance Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Contract Catering School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Stibbard All Saints Primary Academy & Nursery School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| bird Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Coffee, Cake & Company Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Wood Norton Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2022 |
| Mill House Care Centre Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Melody House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| The Blue Boar Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2021 |
Questions about Ordnance Arms
What is Ordnance Arms's food hygiene rating?
Ordnance Arms has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by North Norfolk Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Ordnance Arms safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ordnance Arms last inspected?
Ordnance Arms was last inspected on 11 June 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 Ordnance Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ordnance Arms compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Ordnance Arms holds a 1. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Ordnance Arms 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Norfolk, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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