The Picnic Hut food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
The Picnic Hut holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 2025, 12 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: 71-73 Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AN
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Picnic Hut 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 Picnic Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Picnic Hut 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 Picnic Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Howell Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Arthur Howell Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| No 57 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Goldings Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2021 |
| Kinsley's Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Wells Maltings Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Ground By Bringing The Outside In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| Scarborough House Residential Home Caring Premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
Questions about The Picnic Hut
What is The Picnic Hut's food hygiene rating?
The Picnic Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 10 July 2025.
Is The Picnic Hut 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Picnic Hut last inspected?
The Picnic Hut was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 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 The Picnic Hut?
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 The Picnic Hut 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 Picnic Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Picnic Hut 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Picnic Hut is one of 67 rated food businesses in Wells-next-the-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Wells-next-the-Sea →
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