The Diplomat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
The Diplomat 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 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Ormesby Road, Badersfield, Scottow, NR10 5JZ
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Diplomat 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 Diplomat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Diplomat 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 Diplomat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badersfield Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 March 2026 |
| Britannia Enterprises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| H M P Bure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Ormiston Families Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| The Goat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Javabean Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Cazalet Harrison Wine Merchants Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| G&G Fresh Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 April 2026 |
Questions about The Diplomat
What is The Diplomat's food hygiene rating?
The Diplomat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 11 September 2024.
Is The Diplomat 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 Diplomat last inspected?
The Diplomat was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 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 Diplomat?
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 Diplomat 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 Diplomat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Diplomat 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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