Happisburgh Road Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Happisburgh Road Stores 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 7 January 2025, 18 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: Happisburgh Road Stores, 2 Happisburgh Road, North Walsham, NR28 9HA
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Happisburgh Road Stores 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% | ← Happisburgh Road Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Happisburgh Road Stores 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 Happisburgh Road Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightstart North Walsham Caring Premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| North Walsham Junior School School/college/university | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Poppies Nursery School/college/university | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| North Walsham Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Salvation Army Other catering premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Roys Wroxham Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| The White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Happisburgh Road Stores
What is Happisburgh Road Stores's food hygiene rating?
Happisburgh Road Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Happisburgh Road Stores 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 Happisburgh Road Stores last inspected?
Happisburgh Road Stores was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 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 Happisburgh Road Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Happisburgh Road Stores 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 Happisburgh Road Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Happisburgh Road Stores 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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