The Control Tower B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Norfolk
The Control Tower B&B 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
The rating dates from 24 September 2024, 21 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: The Control Tower, Bunkers Hill, Wells Road, NR22 6AZ
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Control Tower B&B among the 1,256 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 | 1,256 | 86% | ← The Control Tower B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 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 Very 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 The Control Tower B&B 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 The Control Tower B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branthill Farms Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2022 |
| Reef Make & Do Ltd Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Walsingham Farms Shop Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd - Walsingham CofE Primary School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2025 |
| The Shrine Shop Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2020 |
| Elmham House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Epiphany, Walsingham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Walsingham Village Stores Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about The Control Tower B&B
What is The Control Tower B&B's food hygiene rating?
The Control Tower B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 24 September 2024.
Is The Control Tower B&B 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 The Control Tower B&B last inspected?
The Control Tower B&B was last inspected on 24 September 2024, 21 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 The Control Tower B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Control Tower B&B 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 The Control Tower B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Control Tower B&B 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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