The Dutch Oven (Christophers) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
The Dutch Oven (Christophers) holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 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: 4 Church Street, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9DA
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dutch Oven (Christophers) sits behind roughly 1,400 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ← The Dutch Oven (Christophers) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Dutch Oven (Christophers) 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 The Dutch Oven (Christophers), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 22 October 2025 |
| Piknikbox Totally Gluten Free Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
| Salvation Army Other catering premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Swallows Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Scrumptious Home Bakes Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| C D Page Confectioner & Tobacconist Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| The Craft Bakery - North Walsham Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about The Dutch Oven (Christophers)
What is The Dutch Oven (Christophers)'s food hygiene rating?
The Dutch Oven (Christophers) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Norfolk Council on 14 January 2026.
Is The Dutch Oven (Christophers) safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Dutch Oven (Christophers) last inspected?
The Dutch Oven (Christophers) was last inspected on 14 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 The Dutch Oven (Christophers)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Dutch Oven (Christophers) compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Dutch Oven (Christophers) holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Dutch Oven (Christophers) 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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