The Cosy Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
The Cosy 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
This is a fresh result: The Cosy Cafe was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lees Yard, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6HS
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Cosy Cafe 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% | ← The Cosy Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Cosy 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 Cosy Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Hill Fine Art Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2015 |
| The Folly Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Folly Ice Cream Parlour Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Michael's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Krusty Loaf Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Wandering Whelk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Holt Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Chubby Seal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about The Cosy Cafe
What is The Cosy Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Cosy Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 28 May 2026.
Is The Cosy 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 Cosy Cafe last inspected?
The Cosy Cafe was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Cosy Cafe?
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 The Cosy Cafe 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 Cosy Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Cosy 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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