Alexandra Howell Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Alexandra Howell Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Alexandra Howell Deli was inspected on 13 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in North Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Norfolk ratings →
Address: 22 Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AF
How this rating has changed
Alexandra Howell Deli has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 13 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Alexandra Howell Deli among the 1,248 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 | 1,248 | 86% | ← Alexandra Howell Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <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 Alexandra Howell Deli 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 Alexandra Howell Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang In Wells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Flo & Joe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Nelsons Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2026 |
| Ground By Bringing The Outside In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| David Jagger Ltd Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Leftleys Costcutter Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Scarborough House Residential Home Caring Premises | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Ollies Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Alexandra Howell Deli
What is Alexandra Howell Deli's food hygiene rating?
Alexandra Howell Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 13 August 2026.
Is Alexandra Howell Deli 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alexandra Howell Deli last inspected?
Alexandra Howell Deli was last inspected on 13 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Alexandra Howell Deli?
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 Alexandra Howell Deli compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,444 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Alexandra Howell Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Alexandra Howell Deli 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Alexandra Howell Deli and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Alexandra Howell Deli is one of 67 rated food businesses in Wells-next-the-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Wells-next-the-Sea →
North Norfolk inspects and rates 1,500 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Norfolk →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.northnorfolk.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →