Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Norfolk
Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 September 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: 16 Freeman Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1BA
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House among the 1,256 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 | 1,256 | 86% | ← Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House 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 Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Magpies Bakery Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| The Little Pasty Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Wells Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Wells Crab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Flour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Albatros 1899 Other catering premises | 110 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coastal Exploration Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Whin Hill (Norfolk) Cider Manufacturers/packers | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House
What is Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House's food hygiene rating?
Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House last inspected?
Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House was last inspected on 9 September 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 Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House 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 Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House 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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Hook Some Seafood by The Wells Crab House is one of 67 rated food businesses in Wells-next-the-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Wells-next-the-Sea →
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