Queens Head Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Norfolk
Queens Head Public House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 September 2025, 10 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: The Queens Head Public House, 12 Norwich Road, Hethersett, NR9 3DD
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Queens Head Public House sits behind roughly 823 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ← Queens Head Public House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Queens Head Public House 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.
Questions about Queens Head Public House
What is Queens Head Public House's food hygiene rating?
Queens Head Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Norfolk Council on 1 September 2025.
Is Queens Head Public House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Queens Head Public House last inspected?
Queens Head Public House was last inspected on 1 September 2025, 10 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 Queens Head Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queens Head Public House compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Queens Head Public House holds a 4. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Queens Head Public House 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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Queens Head Public House is one of 34 rated food businesses in Hethersett. See every hygiene rating in Hethersett →
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