Benbow & Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Benbow & Sons holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 4 December 2024, 19 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: 2 Norwich Street, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9AE
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Benbow & Sons 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% | ← Benbow & Sons | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Benbow & Sons 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 Benbow & Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roni's Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| The Hot and Cold Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2026 |
| The Larder Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 January 2025 |
| The Tudor Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 July 2025 |
| Norfolk Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Mini Market Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2022 |
| Flour & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
Questions about Benbow & Sons
What is Benbow & Sons's food hygiene rating?
Benbow & Sons has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Benbow & Sons 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Benbow & Sons last inspected?
Benbow & Sons was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 Benbow & Sons?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Benbow & Sons 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 Benbow & Sons holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Benbow & Sons 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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