The Lacon Arms

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Lacon Arms is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Sea View Road, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, NR29 4JG, in the Great Yarmouth local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Great Yarmouth oversees 1,088 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Great Yarmouth is 4.5 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
Sea View Road, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth
Postcode
NR29 4JG
Local Authority
Great Yarmouth
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
622027

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Lacon Arms?

The Lacon Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Great Yarmouth.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Lacon Arms last inspected?

The Lacon Arms was last inspected on 2026-03-27. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Lacon Arms located?

The Lacon Arms is located at Sea View Road, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth , NR29 4JG, in the Great Yarmouth local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NR29 postcode area.