Ottleys Blue Welly Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Ottleys Blue Welly Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Lowlands Farm, Church Road, Bacton, NR12 0JN
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Ottleys Blue Welly Farm 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% | ← Ottleys Blue Welly Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ottleys Blue Welly Farm 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 Ottleys Blue Welly Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Cliff Top Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 November 2024 |
| Bacton Superstore Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Oriental Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bacton Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Ottleys Blue Welly Farm
What is Ottleys Blue Welly Farm's food hygiene rating?
Ottleys Blue Welly Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 14 October 2024.
Is Ottleys Blue Welly Farm 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ottleys Blue Welly Farm last inspected?
Ottleys Blue Welly Farm was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 20 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 Ottleys Blue Welly Farm?
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 Ottleys Blue Welly Farm 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 Ottleys Blue Welly Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Ottleys Blue Welly Farm 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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