Postbox Pretzels food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Norfolk
Postbox Pretzels holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 November 2021, more than 4 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: Sponge Rise, 39A Hempstead Road, Holt, NR25 6DL
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Postbox Pretzels 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% | ← Postbox Pretzels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Postbox Pretzels 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 Postbox Pretzels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpusty & Holt Children's Centre School/college/university | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| The Treehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Kings Court Care Home Caring Premises | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Anglia Fine Liqueurs Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Helen Stoker Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| Holt Parish Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Holroyd Howe - Greshams Pre Prep School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Postbox Pretzels
What is Postbox Pretzels's food hygiene rating?
Postbox Pretzels has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 3 November 2021.
Is Postbox Pretzels 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Postbox Pretzels last inspected?
Postbox Pretzels was last inspected on 3 November 2021, more than 4 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 Postbox Pretzels?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Postbox Pretzels 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 Postbox Pretzels is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Postbox Pretzels 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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