Bure River Cottage Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Bure River Cottage Restaurant 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 2 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 27 Lower Street, Horning, Norfolk, NR12 8AA
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Bure River Cottage Restaurant 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% | ← Bure River Cottage Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bure River Cottage Restaurant 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 Bure River Cottage Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horning Sailing Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| The Moorhen Horning Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Tidings Newsagents Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| The Galley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Country Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 April 2025 |
| Mississippi Riverboats Ltd. Other catering premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Swan Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| G & R Watt Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about Bure River Cottage Restaurant
What is Bure River Cottage Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Bure River Cottage Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 2 April 2024.
Is Bure River Cottage Restaurant 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 Bure River Cottage Restaurant last inspected?
Bure River Cottage Restaurant was last inspected on 2 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Bure River Cottage Restaurant?
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 Bure River Cottage Restaurant 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 Bure River Cottage Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Bure River Cottage Restaurant 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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