North Walsham High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Norfolk
North Walsham High School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Spenser Avenue, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9HZ
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts North Walsham High School 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% | ← North Walsham High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 North Walsham High School 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 North Walsham High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Atrium Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Furze Hill House - Resource Centre Caring Premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Brightstart North Walsham Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Guild Retirement Housing Ltd Other catering premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Halvergate House Caring Premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Rosemeadow Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Chestnut Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Poppies Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about North Walsham High School
What is North Walsham High School's food hygiene rating?
North Walsham High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 11 December 2024.
Is North Walsham High School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was North Walsham High School last inspected?
North Walsham High School was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 months 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 North Walsham High School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Walsham High School 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 North Walsham High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects North Walsham High School 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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