The Lacon Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Great Yarmouth
The Lacon Arms 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 27 March 2026, 3 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: Sea View Road, Hemsby, NR29 4JG
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
That puts The Lacon Arms among the 731 places in Great Yarmouth holding top marks, 71% 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 | 731 | 71% | ← The Lacon Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Lacon Arms 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 Lacon Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Boy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Townies Indoor Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Route 66 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 February 2025 |
| Mrs Marvins Sweet Emporium Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2019 |
| Monty's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 April 2025 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Hemsby Lifeboat Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Madisons Mobile caterer | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about The Lacon Arms
What is The Lacon Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Lacon Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 27 March 2026.
Is The Lacon Arms 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 Lacon Arms last inspected?
The Lacon Arms was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lacon Arms?
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 Lacon Arms compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, and The Lacon Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects The Lacon 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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