The Golden Fleece food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
The Golden Fleece 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 26 February 2026, 4 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: The Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AH
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Golden Fleece 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 Golden Fleece | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Golden Fleece 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 Golden Fleece, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| French's Fish & Chip Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| John's Rockshop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Plattens Fish & Chips Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Wells Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Quayside Amusements Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2019 |
| Coastal Exploration Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Flour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Wells Maltings Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about The Golden Fleece
What is The Golden Fleece's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Fleece has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 26 February 2026.
Is The Golden Fleece 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 Golden Fleece last inspected?
The Golden Fleece was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Golden Fleece?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Golden Fleece 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 Golden Fleece is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Golden Fleece 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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Understanding this rating
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The Golden Fleece is one of 67 rated food businesses in Wells-next-the-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Wells-next-the-Sea →
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