The Old Chapel Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Norfolk
The Old Chapel Guest House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2025, 7 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: The Old Chapel, Horsey Corner, Horsey, NR29 4EH
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Old Chapel Guest House among the 1,256 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 | 1,256 | 86% | ← The Old Chapel Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 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 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 The Old Chapel Guest House 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 Old Chapel Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppyland Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Nelson Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 August 2025 |
| Waxham Sands Holiday Park Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| National Trust - Horsey Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about The Old Chapel Guest House
What is The Old Chapel Guest House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Chapel Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 2 December 2025.
Is The Old Chapel Guest House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Chapel Guest House last inspected?
The Old Chapel Guest House was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 Old Chapel Guest House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Old Chapel Guest House 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 The Old Chapel Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Old Chapel Guest House 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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