May Sum food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Norfolk
May Sum holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 46 High Street, Stalham, Norfolk, NR12 9AS
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts May Sum 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% | ← May Sum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 May Sum 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 May Sum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Tree Restaurant & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Bake A Wish Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bermuda Stores Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 November 2025 |
| Cawdrons Butchers Ltd t/a Nisa Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Cherry Blossom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| R A Cawdron Butchers Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Family Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2026 |
| Smokey Grill Stalham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about May Sum
What is May Sum's food hygiene rating?
May Sum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 28 May 2024.
Is May Sum 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was May Sum last inspected?
May Sum was last inspected on 28 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 May Sum?
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 May Sum 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 May Sum is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects May Sum 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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