Gunton Arms food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Norfolk
Gunton Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Gunton Arms was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Cromer Road, Thorpe Market, Norfolk, NR11 8TZ
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Gunton Arms 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% | ← Gunton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gunton Arms 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 Gunton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antingham Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Antingham & Southrepps Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| The Barns B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2022 |
| Bradfield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Southrepps Mini-Market Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Norfolk Alpacas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| The Vernon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Groveland Farm Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Gunton Arms
What is Gunton Arms's food hygiene rating?
Gunton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Gunton Arms 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gunton Arms last inspected?
Gunton Arms was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month 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 Gunton Arms?
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 Gunton Arms 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 Gunton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Gunton Arms 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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