Sheringham Smokehouse food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Norfolk
Sheringham Smokehouse holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Sheringham Smokehouse was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 28 Station Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RF
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Sheringham Smokehouse 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% | ← Sheringham Smokehouse | |
| 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 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 Sheringham Smokehouse 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 Sheringham Smokehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Kiano's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Camellia Cottage Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Dawn Fresh Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| J & D Papworth Farms Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Plaza Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Sheringham Smokehouse
What is Sheringham Smokehouse's food hygiene rating?
Sheringham Smokehouse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Sheringham Smokehouse 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sheringham Smokehouse last inspected?
Sheringham Smokehouse was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Sheringham Smokehouse?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sheringham Smokehouse 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 Sheringham Smokehouse holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Sheringham Smokehouse 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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