Wills Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Norfolk
Wills Plaice 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
This is a fresh result: Wills Plaice was inspected on 10 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in North Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Norfolk ratings →
Address: 32A Market Place, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9BT
How this rating has changed
Wills Plaice was re-inspected on 10 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Wills Plaice among the 1,247 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 | 1,247 | 86% | ← Wills Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <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 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 Wills Plaice 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 Wills Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C D Page Confectioner & Tobacconist Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| The Craft Bakery - North Walsham Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Papworth Farms Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 July 2026 |
| Scrumptious Home Bakes Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Great Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| QD Stores Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Express Mini Market Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 May 2024 |
Questions about Wills Plaice
What is Wills Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Wills Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 10 July 2026.
Is Wills Plaice 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 Wills Plaice last inspected?
Wills Plaice was last inspected on 10 July 2026, a month 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 Wills Plaice?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wills Plaice compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,444 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Wills Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Wills Plaice 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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Wills Plaice is one of 97 rated food businesses in North Walsham. See every hygiene rating in North Walsham →
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