The Ferry House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Norfolk
The Ferry House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 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 Ferry Inn, Ferry Road, Surlingham, NR14 7AR
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ferry House sits behind roughly 923 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ← The Ferry House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ferry 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Ferry House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldham Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 September 2025 |
| Coldham Hall Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Orchid Apiaries Farmers/growers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Padmaloka Retreat Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 May 2025 |
| Yare Valley Oils & Farm Shop Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Joaquim Teles' Patisserie - Artisan Pastry Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 October 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Pharmacy Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Central England Co-Operative Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about The Ferry House
What is The Ferry House's food hygiene rating?
The Ferry House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Norfolk Council on 28 April 2026.
Is The Ferry House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Ferry House last inspected?
The Ferry House was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Ferry House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ferry 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 The Ferry House holds a 3. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Ferry 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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