Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms 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 3 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: Whelk Coppers, 25 The Driftway, Sheringham, NR26 8LD
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms 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% | ← Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms 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 Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guac & Mole Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Chai-Yo Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Fat Teds Events Ltd Other catering premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2023 |
| Sizzled Sausage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Straits Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Ellies Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Mr Tea's Coffees & Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms
What is Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms 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 Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms last inspected?
Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms was last inspected on 3 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 Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms?
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 Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms 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 Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms 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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