The Saracens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Norfolk
The Saracens Head 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 15 October 2024, 20 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: Saracens Head, 75 Mount Street, Diss, IP22 4QQ
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts The Saracens Head 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 Saracens Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Saracens Head 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 Saracens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Slice Of Country Life Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Indian View Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2024 |
| Chips Mobile caterer | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Diss Food \& Wine Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Sanda's Truly Scrumptious Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| The Flying Chef 11 Mobile caterer | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Oxfam Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| The Tudor Bakehouse Manufacturers/packers | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about The Saracens Head
What is The Saracens Head's food hygiene rating?
The Saracens Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 15 October 2024.
Is The Saracens Head 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 Saracens Head last inspected?
The Saracens Head was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 months 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 Saracens Head?
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 Saracens Head 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 Saracens Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Saracens Head 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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