The Barsham Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
The Barsham Arms 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
This rating dates from 18 October 2021, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Fakenham Road, East Barsham, Norfolk, NR21 0LH
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Barsham Arms among the 1,256 places in North Norfolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,256 | 86% | ← The Barsham Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Barsham 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 The Barsham Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barsham Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Barsham Brewery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Halfpint's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| The Running Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| The Old Washhouse B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2022 |
| Fakenham Rugby Union Football Club Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Fakenham Driving Range Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Fakenham Fairways Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2021 |
Questions about The Barsham Arms
What is The Barsham Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Barsham Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 18 October 2021.
Is The Barsham Arms 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 Barsham Arms last inspected?
The Barsham Arms was last inspected on 18 October 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barsham Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barsham Arms compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Barsham Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Barsham 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.
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