The Norfolk Nook Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Breckland
The Norfolk Nook Cafe 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 19 November 2024, 19 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: 76 High Street, Watton, IP25 6AH
How it compares in Breckland
That puts The Norfolk Nook Cafe among the 1,014 places in Breckland 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← The Norfolk Nook Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 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 The Norfolk Nook Cafe 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 Norfolk Nook Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transylvania Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Watton Christian Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 December 2023 |
| Pizza Plus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 June 2025 |
| Shou Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2024 |
| Watton Community Centre Other catering premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Watton Bakery Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 January 2026 |
| Express Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 July 2025 |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about The Norfolk Nook Cafe
What is The Norfolk Nook Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Norfolk Nook Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 19 November 2024.
Is The Norfolk Nook Cafe 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 The Norfolk Nook Cafe last inspected?
The Norfolk Nook Cafe was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Norfolk Nook Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Norfolk Nook Cafe compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and The Norfolk Nook Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Norfolk Nook Cafe 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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