Beach Rock Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Beach Rock Bistro 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 24 March 2025, 15 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: Beach Rock Cafe, Beach Road, Sea Palling, NR12 0AL
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Beach Rock Bistro 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% | ← Beach Rock Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Beach Rock Bistro 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 Beach Rock Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Palling Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| The Lifeboat Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Sandy Hills Snack Bar & Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 May 2026 |
| The Mermaids Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Church Meeting Room Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Dunes Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Beach Rock Bistro
What is Beach Rock Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Beach Rock Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 24 March 2025.
Is Beach Rock Bistro 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 Beach Rock Bistro last inspected?
Beach Rock Bistro was last inspected on 24 March 2025, 15 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 Beach Rock Bistro?
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 Beach Rock Bistro 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 Beach Rock Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Beach Rock Bistro 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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