Lily's Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Lily's Tearoom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 May 2025, 13 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: Lilys Tearoom, Hadfields Of North Walsham, Yarmouth Road, NR28 9NA
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Lily's Tearoom 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% | ← Lily's Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lily's Tearoom 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 Lily's Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Hill Country Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Two Mills Touring Park Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 25 November 2024 |
| Halvergate House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Furze Hill House - Resource Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Rosemeadow Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Furze Hill House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 May 2026 |
| North Walsham High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| The Atrium Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Lily's Tearoom
What is Lily's Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Lily's Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 28 May 2025.
Is Lily's Tearoom 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lily's Tearoom last inspected?
Lily's Tearoom was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 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 Lily's Tearoom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lily's Tearoom 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 Lily's Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Lily's Tearoom 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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