Barneys News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Barneys News 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 11 December 2024, 19 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: 7 Station Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RE
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Barneys News sits behind roughly 1,257 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ← Barneys News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Barneys News 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 Barneys News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camellia Cottage Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Bannings' Butchers Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Marmalade's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| The Bank Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| No 10 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Direct Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Kiano's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Barneys News
What is Barneys News's food hygiene rating?
Barneys News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Barneys News 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 Barneys News last inspected?
Barneys News was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 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 Barneys News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barneys News 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 Barneys News holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Barneys News 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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