Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Norfolk
Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 October 2024, 21 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: Armeria, Warham Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1NE
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria 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% | ← Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria 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 Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Little Gillies School/college/university | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary School School/college/university | 300 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Light Railway Station Other catering premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Waveney House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Womens Institute Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Manor Farm Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2021 |
| Fortune House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria
What is Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria's food hygiene rating?
Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria last inspected?
Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 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 Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria 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 Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria 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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Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria is one of 67 rated food businesses in Wells-next-the-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Wells-next-the-Sea →
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