Newlands Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Newlands Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 August 2025, 10 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: 88 High Street, Stalham, Norfolk, NR12 9AU
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Newlands Store sits behind roughly 1,400 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ← Newlands Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Newlands Store 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 Newlands Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks Taverns Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Stalham Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Sweet Candy's Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| The Grebe Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Oasis Finest Indian Dining Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 March 2025 |
| Cafe Charlotte Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Cawdrons Butchers Ltd t/a Nisa Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Cherry Blossom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Newlands Store
What is Newlands Store's food hygiene rating?
Newlands Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Norfolk Council on 18 August 2025.
Is Newlands Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Newlands Store last inspected?
Newlands Store was last inspected on 18 August 2025, 10 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 Newlands Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newlands Store 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 Newlands Store holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Newlands Store 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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Newlands Store is one of 34 rated food businesses in Stalham. See every hygiene rating in Stalham →
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