Lotus House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Norfolk
Lotus 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 13 April 2026, 2 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: Lotus House, 10 Station Approach, Sheringham, NR26 8RA
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Lotus 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% | ← Lotus 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lotus 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 Lotus House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage: Kitchen Car Other catering premises | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Carriage: RBR Other catering premises | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Sheringham Station Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| J & D Papworth Farms Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Plaza Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Dawn Fresh Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Brackendale House Caring Premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Lotus House
What is Lotus House's food hygiene rating?
Lotus House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 13 April 2026.
Is Lotus 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 Lotus House last inspected?
Lotus House was last inspected on 13 April 2026, 2 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 Lotus House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Lotus 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 Lotus House holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Lotus 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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