Gunthorpe Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Gunthorpe Hall 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 12 December 2019, more than 6 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: Hall Lane, Gunthorpe, Norfolk, NR24 2PA
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Gunthorpe Hall 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% | ← Gunthorpe Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gunthorpe Hall 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 Gunthorpe Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barneys Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Brick Kilns Barney Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Old Brick Kilns Caravan Park Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Parkside Garage Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Valley Farm Playgroup School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2022 |
| Briningham Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| The Pantry Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2017 |
Questions about Gunthorpe Hall
What is Gunthorpe Hall's food hygiene rating?
Gunthorpe Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 12 December 2019.
Is Gunthorpe Hall 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 Gunthorpe Hall last inspected?
Gunthorpe Hall was last inspected on 12 December 2019, more than 6 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 Gunthorpe Hall?
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 Gunthorpe Hall 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 Gunthorpe Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Gunthorpe Hall 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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