The Barsham Arms

Norfolk

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 24 June 2026 by North Norfolk.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Barsham Arms, from October 2021 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Barsham Arms.

Food hygiene rating history for The Barsham Arms
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
18 October 2021	5 / 5	Very good
24 June 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Barsham Arms in Norfolk has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Fakenham Road,
East Barsham,
Norfolk,
NR21 0LH

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Barsham Arms. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Barsham Arms?

Food hygiene at The Barsham Arms is inspected by North Norfolk, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.northnorfolk.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Barsham Arms

What is The Barsham Arms’s food hygiene rating?

The Barsham Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 24 June 2026.

When was The Barsham Arms last inspected?

The Barsham Arms was last inspected by North Norfolk on 24 June 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.