Masala Twist food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Masala Twist holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 December 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: 20 West Street, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9DS
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Masala Twist sits behind roughly 1,257 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ← Masala Twist | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Masala Twist 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 Masala Twist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatters Tea Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Poppyland Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Amy's Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Crossways News Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Lilas House Caring Premises | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Shulas Caring Premises | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Glenholme Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Fino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Masala Twist
What is Masala Twist's food hygiene rating?
Masala Twist has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Masala Twist safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Masala Twist last inspected?
Masala Twist was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 Masala Twist?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Masala Twist compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Masala Twist holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Masala Twist 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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