Nelsons Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Nelsons Coffee Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Nelsons Coffee Shop was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in North Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Norfolk ratings →
Address: Nelsons Coffee Shop, 21 Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AG
How this rating has changed
Nelsons Coffee Shop was re-inspected on 28 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Nelsons Coffee Shop among the 1,247 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 | 1,247 | 86% | ← Nelsons Coffee Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <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 Nelsons Coffee Shop 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 Nelsons Coffee Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Howell Deli Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Bang In Wells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Flo & Joe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| David Jagger Ltd Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Leftleys Costcutter Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Ground By Bringing The Outside In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| Ollies Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 February 2026 |
| Scarborough House Residential Home Caring Premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
Questions about Nelsons Coffee Shop
What is Nelsons Coffee Shop's food hygiene rating?
Nelsons Coffee Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 28 July 2026.
Is Nelsons Coffee Shop 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nelsons Coffee Shop last inspected?
Nelsons Coffee Shop was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month 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 Nelsons Coffee Shop?
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 Nelsons Coffee Shop compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,444 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Nelsons Coffee Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Nelsons Coffee Shop 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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Understanding this rating
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Nelsons Coffee Shop is one of 67 rated food businesses in Wells-next-the-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Wells-next-the-Sea →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northnorfolk.gov.uk
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