Country Pickings food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Country Pickings 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 8 August 2023, more than 2 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: 19 High Street, Mundesley, Norfolk, NR11 8LH
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Country Pickings 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% | ← Country Pickings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Country Pickings 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 Country Pickings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Norfolk Crafts & Gift Shop Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| The Craft Bakery Mundesley Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Rustons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 May 2025 |
| Mundesley Butchers Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Munhaven Caring Premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Tuddies Convenice Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 February 2026 |
| The Village Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Beach Hut Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Country Pickings
What is Country Pickings's food hygiene rating?
Country Pickings has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 8 August 2023.
Is Country Pickings 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 Country Pickings last inspected?
Country Pickings was last inspected on 8 August 2023, more than 2 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 Country Pickings?
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 Country Pickings 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 Country Pickings is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Country Pickings 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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Understanding this rating
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Country Pickings is one of 32 rated food businesses in Mundesley. See every hygiene rating in Mundesley →
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