The Parlour food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
The Parlour holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2024, 23 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.
96% of rated food businesses in North Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Norfolk ratings →
Address: The Little Dairy Shop, Warham Road, Binham, NR21 0DQ
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Parlour among the 1,247 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 | 1,247 | 86% | ← The Parlour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <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 The Parlour 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 The Parlour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| W B Case Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| The Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| Norse Commercial Services Limited - Langham Village School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Langham Bluebell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Hindringham Hall Gardens Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Stiffkey Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 November 2025 |
| Three Horseshoes Inn & B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Mrs Temple's Cheese Manufacturers/packers | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about The Parlour
What is The Parlour's food hygiene rating?
The Parlour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 1 October 2024.
Is The Parlour 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Parlour last inspected?
The Parlour was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 23 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 The Parlour?
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 The Parlour compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,444 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Parlour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Parlour 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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