Cromer Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Cromer Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 July 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: Shop 1 Balcony House, 1 Mount Street, Cromer, NR27 9DB
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Cromer Stores sits behind roughly 1,400 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ← Cromer Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cromer Stores 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 Cromer Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Cromer Past Present Future Ltd Other catering premises | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| East Eleven Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Cromer Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Kanton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Bann Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Beast to Block Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Brownes On Bond Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Cromer Stores
What is Cromer Stores's food hygiene rating?
Cromer Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Norfolk Council on 28 July 2025.
Is Cromer Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Cromer Stores last inspected?
Cromer Stores was last inspected on 28 July 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 Cromer Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cromer Stores compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Cromer Stores holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Cromer Stores 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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