The Bakehouse food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
The Bakehouse holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 March 2026, 3 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: 29 Station Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RF
How it compares in North Norfolk
A 2 is rare: only 15 of 1,461 rated places in North Norfolk score this low, about one in 97. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ← The Bakehouse | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Bakehouse the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Bakehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Kiano's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Camellia Cottage Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Dawn Fresh Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| J & D Papworth Farms Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Plaza Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about The Bakehouse
What is The Bakehouse's food hygiene rating?
The Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Norfolk Council on 13 March 2026.
Is The Bakehouse safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Bakehouse last inspected?
The Bakehouse was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 3 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 Bakehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bakehouse 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 Bakehouse holds a 2. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Bakehouse 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Norfolk, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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