The Boars food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Norfolk
The Boars 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 7 April 2026, 3 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: Bunwell Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9LL
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts The Boars 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 Boars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Boars 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 Boars, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spooner Row Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Jolly Junction Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 September 2025 |
| SJ's Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shell Attleborough Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Shell Attleborough Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wymondham College Prep School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Premier Wymondham Wrap Around Care School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Wymondham College School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about The Boars
What is The Boars's food hygiene rating?
The Boars has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 7 April 2026.
Is The Boars 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 Boars last inspected?
The Boars was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 3 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 Boars?
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 Boars 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 Boars is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Boars 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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Understanding this rating
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