Food hygiene ratings in North Norfolk
North Norfolk inspects and rates 1,517 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,461 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 56 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in North Norfolk
Standards here are high: 86% of rated businesses in North Norfolk hold the top score of 5, and 96% hold a 4 or better. 19 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 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% |
Towns in North Norfolk
Food hygiene ratings for each town North Norfolk inspects.
- Cromer 142 places
- Sheringham 124 places
- North Walsham 96 places
- Fakenham 83 places
- Holt 72 places
- Wells-next-the-Sea 67 places
- Hoveton 43 places
- Stalham 34 places
- Mundesley 32 places
- Blakeney 21 places
- West Runton 15 places
- Briston 15 places
Recently inspected in North Norfolk
The most recent inspections published by North Norfolk, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Garden Centre | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| The Feathers Hotel | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| The Harper Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| The Strawberry Patch | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Tesco | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Petal & Boo | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| The Suffiled Arms | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Imperial Care Homes Ltd | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Shape's Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| The North Norfolk | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Blakeney Manor Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Folly Ice Cream Parlour | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in North Norfolk
The lowest-rated food businesses in North Norfolk are listed below. 4 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordnance Arms | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| Samuel Edwards | Distributors/Transporters | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 November 2025 |
| Nelson Head Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 August 2025 |
| Cromer Lawn Tennis & Squash Association | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in North Norfolk
How many food businesses does North Norfolk rate?
North Norfolk publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,517 businesses, of which 1,461 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in North Norfolk?
86% of rated businesses in North Norfolk hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in North Norfolk have a bad hygiene rating?
19 food businesses in North Norfolk hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 4 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in North Norfolk?
Environmental health officers employed by North Norfolk carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in North Norfolk
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 7 & Eleven 5 - Very good
- A & M Frary Shellfish 5 - Very good
- A Slice Of The Broads 5 - Very good
- Abbottswood Lodge 5 - Very good
- About With Friends 5 - Very good
- About With Friends 5 - Very good
- About With Friends Community Cafe 5 - Very good
- Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store 5 - Very good
- Adnams Holkham Bar 5 - Very good
- Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store 5 - Very good
- Adrian Hill Fine Art 5 - Very good
- Afternnon Teas, Potter Heigham Village Hall 5 - Very good
- Age Concern North Norfolk 5 - Very good
- Aish Bakery 4 - Good
- Aish Bakery Ltd (mobile) 5 - Very good
- Al Haqqs 5 - Very good
- Albatros 1899 Awaiting inspection
- Albert's Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Albury House 5 - Very good
- Aldborough Community Centre 4 - Good
- Aldborough CP School 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alexandra Howell Deli 4 - Good
- Ali's of Weybourne 5 - Very good
- Alis Sweet Treats 5 - Very good
- All Natural Health Company 5 - Very good
- All Saints Beeston Regis Church 2 - Some improvement necessary
- All Saints Church Rooms 5 - Very good
- All Saints School 5 - Very good
- Allards Butchers 5 - Very good
- Aloha 5 - Very good
- Alton House Sheringham 5 - Very good
- Alverstone B&B 5 - Very good
- Amanda's Cake Corner 5 - Very good
- Amazona Zoo 5 - Very good
- Amber Bar & Restaurant 5 - Very good
- American Pizza 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Amigos Grill 5 - Very good
- Amma's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Amma's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Amy's Sweet Shop 5 - Very good
- Anglia Fine Liqueurs 5 - Very good
- Ann's 5 - Very good
- Anthony Patterson (Gamekeeper) 5 - Very good
- Antingham & Southrepps Primary School 5 - Very good
- Antingham Village Hall 5 - Very good
- Apple Tree Restaurant & Takeaway 5 - Very good
- Archangel Distilleries 5 - Very good
- Arthur Howell Bakery 5 - Very good
- Arthur Howell Butchers 5 - Very good
- Artisan Bistro 5 - Very good
- Ashbourne House 5 - Very good
- Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms 5 - Very good
- Aspens Services Ltd - Alderman Peel High School 5 - Very good
- Aspens Services Ltd - East Ruston Infant School & Nursery 4 - Good
- Aspens Services Ltd - Walsingham CofE Primary School 4 - Good
- Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary School 4 - Good
- Astley Primary School 5 - Very good
- Astrid Events 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Astrid Welfare Awaiting inspection
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-06. Browse all UK councils →