Cafe Main food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Cafe Main holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: 50 Church Street, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HH
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Cafe Main 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% | ← Cafe Main | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe Main 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 Cafe Main, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Express News & Magazines Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Huckleberries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Marmaduke's Ltd t/a The Craft Bakery Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Mimis, Cromer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Main
What is Cafe Main's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Main has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Cafe Main 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Main last inspected?
Cafe Main was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 Cafe Main?
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 Cafe Main 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 Cafe Main is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Cafe Main 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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