The Almond Kitchen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
The Almond Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 41 Burton Avenue, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0EP
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Almond Kitchen among the 1,257 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← The Almond Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 56 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Almond Kitchen 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 Almond Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevlin House Caring Premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Reggies Farm Shop Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Ramblers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Station Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Ensemble Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Paston Pop-In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Parish Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Wide Awake Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about The Almond Kitchen
What is The Almond Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Almond Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 16 August 2023.
Is The Almond Kitchen 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Almond Kitchen last inspected?
The Almond Kitchen was last inspected on 16 August 2023, more than 2 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 Almond Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Almond Kitchen 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 Almond Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Almond Kitchen 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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