Byfords Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Byfords Restaurant 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 29 May 2025, 13 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: Restaurant At Byfords, 1-3A Shirehall Plain, Holt, NR25 6BG
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Byfords Restaurant 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% | ← Byfords Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Byfords Restaurant 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 Byfords Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chubby Seal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Holt Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Starlings Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Krusty Loaf Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Michael's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Doodle Pots Other catering premises | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2021 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2026 |
| Folly Ice Cream Parlour Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Questions about Byfords Restaurant
What is Byfords Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Byfords Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 29 May 2025.
Is Byfords Restaurant 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 Byfords Restaurant last inspected?
Byfords Restaurant was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 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 Byfords Restaurant?
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 Byfords Restaurant 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 Byfords Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Byfords Restaurant 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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