The Sugar Beat Eating House

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-19
Rating changed from 4 since 2025-03-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

The Sugar Beat Eating House is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Sugar Beat, Norwich Road, Swainsthorpe, Norfolk, NR14 8PU, in the South Norfolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. South Norfolk oversees 1,138 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Norfolk is 4.7 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. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 20 March 2025.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
Sugar Beat, Norwich Road, Swainsthorpe, Norfolk
Postcode
NR14 8PU
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
683329

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
4 2025-03-20

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Sugar Beat Eating House?

The Sugar Beat Eating House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Norfolk.

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 Sugar Beat Eating House last inspected?

The Sugar Beat Eating House was last inspected on 2026-03-19. 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 Sugar Beat Eating House located?

The Sugar Beat Eating House is located at Sugar Beat, Norwich Road, Swainsthorpe, Norfolk , NR14 8PU, in the South Norfolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NR14 postcode area.