Dunes Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Dunes Cafe 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
The rating dates from 7 August 2025, 11 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: Dunes Cafe, Waxham Barn, Coast Road, NR12 0DZ
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Dunes Cafe 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% | ← Dunes Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dunes Cafe 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 Dunes Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Meeting Room Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Beach Rock Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| The Mermaids Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Sea Palling Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| The Lifeboat Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Sandy Hills Snack Bar & Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 May 2026 |
| Poplar Farm Camping & Caravan Site Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2010 |
| Waxham Summer Camp Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about Dunes Cafe
What is Dunes Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Dunes Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Dunes Cafe 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 Dunes Cafe last inspected?
Dunes Cafe was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Dunes Cafe?
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 Dunes Cafe 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 Dunes Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Dunes Cafe 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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