Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Norfolk
Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 December 2025, 6 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: Preston Room, School Road, Ashmanhaugh, NR12 8YN
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms 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% | ← Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms 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 Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Confectionery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Wroxham Barns Restaurant & Food Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Greedy Goat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ice Cream Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Play Barn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Flora Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Hoveton Hall Estate Luxury B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Place UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms
What is Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms last inspected?
Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 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 Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms?
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 Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms 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 Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms 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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