Earsdon Annexe food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Norfolk
Earsdon Annexe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Earsdon, Withergate Road, Worstead, NR28 9SF
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Earsdon Annexe among the 1,256 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 | 1,256 | 86% | ← Earsdon Annexe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 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 Very 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 Earsdon Annexe 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 Earsdon Annexe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunns Farm Meat Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| Rainbow Childrens Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Queen Elizabeth Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Worstead Preschool School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 July 2024 |
| The White Lady Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Broadland Food Service Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Lily's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Scarborough Hill Country Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Earsdon Annexe
What is Earsdon Annexe's food hygiene rating?
Earsdon Annexe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Earsdon Annexe 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Earsdon Annexe last inspected?
Earsdon Annexe was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 Earsdon Annexe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Earsdon Annexe 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 Earsdon Annexe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Earsdon Annexe 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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