Waxham Sands Holiday Park food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Waxham Sands Holiday Park 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 4 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Palling Road, Horsey, Norfolk, NR29 4EJ
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Waxham Sands Holiday Park 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% | ← Waxham Sands Holiday Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Waxham Sands Holiday Park 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 Waxham Sands Holiday Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Chapel Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Poppyland Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Poplar Farm Camping & Caravan Site Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2010 |
| Waxham Summer Camp Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about Waxham Sands Holiday Park
What is Waxham Sands Holiday Park's food hygiene rating?
Waxham Sands Holiday Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 4 August 2022.
Is Waxham Sands Holiday Park 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 Waxham Sands Holiday Park last inspected?
Waxham Sands Holiday Park was last inspected on 4 August 2022, more than 3 years 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 Waxham Sands Holiday Park?
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 Waxham Sands Holiday Park 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 Waxham Sands Holiday Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Waxham Sands Holiday Park 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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