Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 2024, 19 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.
Address: 37 Church Street, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HH
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery 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% | ← Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery 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 Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownes On Bond Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Marmaduke's Ltd t/a Bond Street Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Beast to Block Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Cafe Main Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Cornerstone Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Express News & Magazines Ltd Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Huckleberries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery
What is Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery last inspected?
Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 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 Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery?
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 Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery 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 Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery 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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