The Waterfront Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Norfolk
The Waterfront Inn 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 Waterfront Inn was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Waterfront, 43 Mere Street, Diss, IP22 4AG
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts The Waterfront Inn among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 823 | 84% | ← The Waterfront Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 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 Waterfront Inn 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 Waterfront Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Cannells Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Istanbul Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Flour And Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about The Waterfront Inn
What is The Waterfront Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Waterfront Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Waterfront Inn 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 Waterfront Inn last inspected?
The Waterfront Inn was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Waterfront Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Waterfront Inn compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Waterfront Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Waterfront Inn 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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