Mrs Shellfish food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Broadland
Mrs Shellfish holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Adjacent To Longe Arms Public House, 1 Crostwick Lane, Spixworth, NR10 3PE
How it compares in Broadland
That puts Mrs Shellfish among the 791 places in Broadland holding top marks, 88% 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 | 791 | 88% | ← Mrs Shellfish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 Mrs Shellfish 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 Mrs Shellfish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| New Hong Kong Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Caroline's Kitchen Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Black Swan Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Norse Commercial Services At St Faiths Church Of England VC School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Norse Commercial Services At Frettenham Primary Partnership School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Norse Commercial Services At White Woman Lane Junior School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Cheeky Monkeys Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2019 |
Questions about Mrs Shellfish
What is Mrs Shellfish's food hygiene rating?
Mrs Shellfish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 21 November 2025.
Is Mrs Shellfish 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mrs Shellfish last inspected?
Mrs Shellfish was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mrs Shellfish?
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 Mrs Shellfish compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and Mrs Shellfish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Mrs Shellfish 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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