Beauchamp Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Norfolk
Beauchamp Arms 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 16 September 2021, more than 4 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: Ferry Road, Carleton St Peter, Norfolk, NR14 6DH
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Beauchamp Arms 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% | ← Beauchamp Arms | |
| 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 Beauchamp Arms 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 Beauchamp Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Allium Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Green Light Trust Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| RSPB Strumpshaw Fen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Claxton House Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Langley & Hardley Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Cantley Cock Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Rockland St Mary Post Office & Store Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Yare Valley Oils & Farm Shop Manufacturers/packers | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Beauchamp Arms
What is Beauchamp Arms's food hygiene rating?
Beauchamp Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Norfolk Council on 16 September 2021.
Is Beauchamp Arms 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 Beauchamp Arms last inspected?
Beauchamp Arms was last inspected on 16 September 2021, more than 4 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 Beauchamp Arms?
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 Beauchamp Arms compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Beauchamp Arms holds a 3. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Beauchamp Arms 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Beauchamp Arms and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
South Norfolk inspects and rates 1,103 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Norfolk →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →