Shell Waitrose Fakenham food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Shell Waitrose Fakenham 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 20 October 2025, 8 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: Shell Fakenham, Creake Road, Sculthorpe, NR21 9HT
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Shell Waitrose Fakenham 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% | ← Shell Waitrose Fakenham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Shell Waitrose Fakenham 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 Shell Waitrose Fakenham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fakenham Rugby Union Football Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Fakenham Childrens Daycare Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Fakenham Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Joppa Lodge of Freemasons Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Imperial Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Fakenham Driving Range Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Fakenham Fairways Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2021 |
| Pearl River Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about Shell Waitrose Fakenham
What is Shell Waitrose Fakenham's food hygiene rating?
Shell Waitrose Fakenham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 20 October 2025.
Is Shell Waitrose Fakenham 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 Shell Waitrose Fakenham last inspected?
Shell Waitrose Fakenham was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 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 Shell Waitrose Fakenham?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell Waitrose Fakenham 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 Shell Waitrose Fakenham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Shell Waitrose Fakenham 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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