Fortune House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Norfolk
Fortune House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 August 2025, 11 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: Fortune House, 16 Northfield Lane, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1LQ
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Fortune House sits behind roughly 1,257 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ← Fortune House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Fortune House 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 Fortune House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Sailing Club Other catering premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Shipyard Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| The Waterfront Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| The Old Custom House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| North Norfolk Cellars Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Central Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Little Gillies School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Fortune House
What is Fortune House's food hygiene rating?
Fortune House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Fortune House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fortune House last inspected?
Fortune House was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Fortune House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fortune House compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Fortune House holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Fortune House 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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