Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Norfolk
Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hempstead Hall, Hall Meadow, Hempstead, NR25 6TN
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B 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% | ← Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B 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 Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Strawberry Patch School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Sponge Cakes Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B
What is Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B's food hygiene rating?
Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B last inspected?
Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B was last inspected on 18 May 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 Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B 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 Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B 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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