Noah's at Groveland food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Noah's at Groveland 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 30 July 2025, 11 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: Noahs, Groveland, Thorpe Market Road, NR11 8TB
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Noah's at Groveland 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% | ← Noah's at Groveland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Noah's at Groveland 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 Noah's at Groveland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groveland Farm Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Groveland Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Spar Roughton Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| The Barns B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2022 |
Questions about Noah's at Groveland
What is Noah's at Groveland's food hygiene rating?
Noah's at Groveland has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Noah's at Groveland 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 Noah's at Groveland last inspected?
Noah's at Groveland was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 Noah's at Groveland?
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 Noah's at Groveland 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 Noah's at Groveland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Noah's at Groveland 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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