About With Friends food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Norfolk
About With Friends holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 4 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: 22D Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9JW
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts About With Friends 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% | ← About With Friends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 About With Friends 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 About With Friends, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| About With Friends Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Coastwise Other catering premises | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Amazona Zoo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Jonas Seafood Ltd Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Crystal Care Caring Premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about About With Friends
What is About With Friends's food hygiene rating?
About With Friends has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 12 February 2026.
Is About With Friends 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was About With Friends last inspected?
About With Friends was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 4 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 About With Friends?
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 About With Friends 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 About With Friends is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects About With Friends 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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