The Mermaids Catch food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Norfolk
The Mermaids Catch holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2024, 20 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: Beach Rock Cafe, Beach Road, Sea Palling, NR12 0AL
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Mermaids Catch 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 Mermaids Catch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Mermaids Catch 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 Mermaids Catch, 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 |
| Beach Rock Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| 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 The Mermaids Catch
What is The Mermaids Catch's food hygiene rating?
The Mermaids Catch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 31 October 2024.
Is The Mermaids Catch 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mermaids Catch last inspected?
The Mermaids Catch was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 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 Mermaids Catch?
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 The Mermaids Catch 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 Mermaids Catch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Mermaids Catch 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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