No 57 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
No 57 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 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 57 Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AN
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts No 57 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% | ← No 57 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 No 57 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 No 57, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Howell Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Arthur Howell Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| The Picnic Hut Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Goldings Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2021 |
| Kinsley's Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Wells Maltings Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Ground By Bringing The Outside In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| Scarborough House Residential Home Caring Premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
Questions about No 57
What is No 57's food hygiene rating?
No 57 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 2 July 2024.
Is No 57 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 No 57 last inspected?
No 57 was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 No 57?
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 No 57 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 No 57 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects No 57 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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