Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens 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 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Pensthorpe Natural Park, Fakenham Road, Pensthorpe, NR21 0LN
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens 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% | ← Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens 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 Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Concierge Norfolk Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Dixies Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Norfolk Hampers Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Krusty Loaf Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Elizabeth Fitzroy Support Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2019 |
| Fakenham Town Football Club Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Venmars Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Fakenham Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens
What is Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens's food hygiene rating?
Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 23 September 2024.
Is Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens 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 Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens last inspected?
Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens was last inspected on 23 September 2024, 21 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 Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens?
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 Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens 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 Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens 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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