Rayners Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Rayners Newsagents 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 12 August 2025, 11 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: 22 Beech Avenue, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8NS
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Rayners Newsagents 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% | ← Rayners Newsagents | |
| 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 Rayners Newsagents 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 Rayners Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Stars School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Sheringham CP School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Oak Lodge B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| Lakeshore Healthcare Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Hilltop Outdoor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Picaroons Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Alton House Sheringham Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2021 |
| Canaan Christian Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Rayners Newsagents
What is Rayners Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Rayners Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Rayners Newsagents 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 Rayners Newsagents last inspected?
Rayners Newsagents was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 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 Rayners Newsagents?
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 Rayners Newsagents 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 Rayners Newsagents holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Rayners Newsagents 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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