Bramble Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Norfolk
Bramble Lodge 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 11 December 2019, more than 6 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: Bramble Lodge, 3 Morston Road, Blakeney, NR25 7BD
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Bramble Lodge 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% | ← Bramble Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bramble Lodge 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 Bramble Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakeney Village Hall Other catering premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2019 |
| Folks Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| W J Weston Fish Shop Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Westons B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2015 |
| Blakeney Garage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Blakeney Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Bramble Lodge
What is Bramble Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Bramble Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 11 December 2019.
Is Bramble Lodge 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 Bramble Lodge last inspected?
Bramble Lodge was last inspected on 11 December 2019, more than 6 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 Bramble Lodge?
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 Bramble Lodge 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 Bramble Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Bramble Lodge 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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Bramble Lodge is one of 21 rated food businesses in Blakeney. See every hygiene rating in Blakeney →
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