The Running Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
The Running Horse 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 Running Horse was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: The Running Horse, Clipbush Business Park, Hawthorn Way, NR21 8SX
How this rating has changed
The Running Horse was re-inspected on 5 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Running Horse among the 1,247 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 | 1,247 | 86% | ← The Running Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 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 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 Running Horse 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 Running Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Fakenham Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Fakenham Town Football Club Other catering premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Venmars Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Delia's Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Norfolk Hampers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Nelson Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
Questions about The Running Horse
What is The Running Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Running Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 5 August 2026.
Is The Running Horse 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 Running Horse last inspected?
The Running Horse was last inspected on 5 August 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 Running Horse?
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 Running Horse 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 The Running Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Running Horse 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 Running Horse is one of 79 rated food businesses in Fakenham. See every hygiene rating in Fakenham →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northnorfolk.gov.uk
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