Hindringham Hall Gardens food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Norfolk
Hindringham Hall Gardens holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 April 2026, 3 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: Coal Hole Cafe, Hindringham Hall, Blacksmiths Lane, NR21 0QA
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Hindringham Hall Gardens 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% | ← Hindringham Hall Gardens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hindringham Hall Gardens 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 Hindringham Hall Gardens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion Community Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| The Norfolk Brewhouse Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Holly Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| The Pantry Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2017 |
| Thursford Collection Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| The Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Howells Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 July 2025 |
| R and J Woodhouse Farmers/growers | 1.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Hindringham Hall Gardens
What is Hindringham Hall Gardens's food hygiene rating?
Hindringham Hall Gardens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 1 April 2026.
Is Hindringham Hall Gardens 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hindringham Hall Gardens last inspected?
Hindringham Hall Gardens was last inspected on 1 April 2026, 3 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 Hindringham Hall Gardens?
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 Hindringham Hall Gardens 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 Hindringham Hall Gardens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Hindringham Hall Gardens 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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