Ludham Bridge Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Ludham Bridge Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 April 2025, 17 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.
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: Ludham Bridge, Ludham, Norfolk, NR29 5NX
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How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Ludham Bridge Stores sits behind roughly 1,247 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,247 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 10% | ← Ludham Bridge Stores | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ludham Bridge Stores 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 Ludham Bridge Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Dog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| How Hill Trust School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| The Old Vicarage Care Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Ludham Butchers Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Cone & Kettle Ludham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Big Shop on Womack Staithe Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2025 |
| RT Trading Ltd t/a Ludham Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Ludham Bridge Stores
What is Ludham Bridge Stores's food hygiene rating?
Ludham Bridge Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 3 April 2025.
Is Ludham Bridge Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ludham Bridge Stores last inspected?
Ludham Bridge Stores was last inspected on 3 April 2025, 17 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 Ludham Bridge Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ludham Bridge Stores compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,444 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Ludham Bridge Stores holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Ludham Bridge Stores 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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