Harris and James food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Norfolk
Harris and James holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 February 2026, 4 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: 29 Market Place, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6BE
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Harris and James sits behind roughly 1,257 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ← Harris and James | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Harris and James 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 Harris and James, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| Folks Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| The Owl Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Feeney's Newsagent Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Nelson Fries 4 You Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Horatio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Vettese's Traditional Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Allards Butchers Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Harris and James
What is Harris and James's food hygiene rating?
Harris and James has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Harris and James safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harris and James last inspected?
Harris and James was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 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 Harris and James?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harris and James 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 Harris and James holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Harris and James 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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