Doodle Pots food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Norfolk
Doodle Pots holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 June 2021, more than 5 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: Doodle Pots, 1A New Street, Holt, NR25 6JJ
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Doodle Pots 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% | ← Doodle Pots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Doodle Pots 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 Doodle Pots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Apollo Coffee House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 July 2025 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2026 |
| Norfolks of Holt Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2024 |
| Starlings Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Two Magpies Bakery (Holt) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| North Norfolk Fish Company Ltd Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Byfords Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Core Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Doodle Pots
What is Doodle Pots's food hygiene rating?
Doodle Pots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 3 June 2021.
Is Doodle Pots 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Doodle Pots last inspected?
Doodle Pots was last inspected on 3 June 2021, more than 5 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 Doodle Pots?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Doodle Pots 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 Doodle Pots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Doodle Pots 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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