The Maltings Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Norfolk
The Maltings Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Maltings Care Home was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 103 Norwich Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8HH
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Maltings Care Home 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% | ← The Maltings Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Maltings Care Home 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 The Maltings Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fakenham Infant & Nursery School School/college/university | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Nursery School School/college/university | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Megs Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Fakenham Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| Europe Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 April 2025 |
| Elizabeth Fitzroy Support Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2019 |
| Shape's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about The Maltings Care Home
What is The Maltings Care Home's food hygiene rating?
The Maltings Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 18 May 2026.
Is The Maltings Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Maltings Care Home last inspected?
The Maltings Care Home was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Maltings Care Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Maltings Care Home 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 The Maltings Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Maltings Care Home 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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The Maltings Care Home is one of 83 rated food businesses in Fakenham. See every hygiene rating in Fakenham →
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