The Core food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
The Core holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 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: 3 Appleyard, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6AR
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Core sits behind roughly 1,400 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ← The Core | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Core 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 Core, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Norfolk Fish Company Ltd Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Norfolks of Holt Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2024 |
| The Canny Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 October 2024 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2026 |
| Two Magpies Bakery (Holt) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| The Feel Good Space Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| The Black Apollo Coffee House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 July 2025 |
| Doodle Pots Other catering premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2021 |
Questions about The Core
What is The Core's food hygiene rating?
The Core has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Norfolk Council on 20 March 2025.
Is The Core safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Core last inspected?
The Core was last inspected on 20 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 The Core?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Core compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Core holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Core 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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