Station Road Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Station Road Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 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: 28 Station Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0EA
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Station Road Stores sits behind roughly 1,400 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ← Station Road Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Station 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 Station Road Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| The Almond Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Ensemble Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Paston Pop-In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Parish Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Wide Awake Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Jade Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Station Road Stores
What is Station Road Stores's food hygiene rating?
Station Road Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Norfolk Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Station Road Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Station Road Stores last inspected?
Station Road Stores was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 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 Station Road Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Station 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, while Station Road Stores holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Station 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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