W J Weston Fish Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
W J Weston Fish Shop 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
The rating dates from 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 5A Westgate Street, Blakeney, Norfolk, NR25 7NQ
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts W J Weston Fish Shop 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% | ← W J Weston Fish Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 W J Weston Fish Shop 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 W J Weston Fish Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Folks Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Bramble Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Blakeney Village Hall Other catering premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2019 |
| Blakeney Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Havn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about W J Weston Fish Shop
What is W J Weston Fish Shop's food hygiene rating?
W J Weston Fish Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 29 October 2024.
Is W J Weston Fish Shop 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 W J Weston Fish Shop last inspected?
W J Weston Fish Shop was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 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 W J Weston Fish Shop?
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 W J Weston Fish Shop 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 W J Weston Fish Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects W J Weston Fish Shop 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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W J Weston Fish Shop is one of 21 rated food businesses in Blakeney. See every hygiene rating in Blakeney →
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