The Harte Of Costessey food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Norfolk
The Harte Of Costessey 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 8 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Townhouse Road, Costessey, Norwich, NR8 5BS
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Harte Of Costessey 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% | ← The Harte Of Costessey | |
| 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 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 Harte Of Costessey 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 Harte Of Costessey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Stores Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary School School/college/university | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Cascade (Peters House) Limited Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Cascade (Hurst House) Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Country Kitchen Foods Norfolk At Barley Court Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cleverclogs (Longwater) Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Benissimo Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2025 |
Questions about The Harte Of Costessey
What is The Harte Of Costessey's food hygiene rating?
The Harte Of Costessey has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Norfolk Council on 8 May 2024.
Is The Harte Of Costessey 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 The Harte Of Costessey last inspected?
The Harte Of Costessey was last inspected on 8 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Harte Of Costessey?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Harte Of Costessey 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 Harte Of Costessey holds a 4. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Harte Of Costessey 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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