Bewilderwood food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Bewilderwood 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 18 February 2025, 16 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: Horning Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8JW
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Bewilderwood 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% | ← Bewilderwood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bewilderwood 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 Bewilderwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Riverboats Ltd. Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Swan Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Country Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 April 2025 |
| The Galley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bure River Cottage Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Horning Sailing Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| The Moorhen Horning Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Tidings Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
Questions about Bewilderwood
What is Bewilderwood's food hygiene rating?
Bewilderwood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 18 February 2025.
Is Bewilderwood 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 Bewilderwood last inspected?
Bewilderwood was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 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 Bewilderwood?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bewilderwood 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 Bewilderwood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Bewilderwood 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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