The Moorings food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Norfolk
The Moorings holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 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: Church Road, Earsham, Norfolk, NR35 2TJ
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts The Moorings 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 Moorings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Moorings 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 Moorings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hot Meal Service Ltd (Beccles) Other catering premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Earsham Primary School Catering School/college/university | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Earsham Corner Shop Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| Grumpys Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bugs Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Quiet Waters Christian Retreat Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Fen Farm Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about The Moorings
What is The Moorings's food hygiene rating?
The Moorings has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 3 March 2026.
Is The Moorings 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Moorings last inspected?
The Moorings was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Moorings?
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 Moorings 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 Moorings is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Moorings 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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