The Chocolate Box food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
The Chocolate Box 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 11 December 2024, 19 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: 43 Station Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RG
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Chocolate Box 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% | ← The Chocolate Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Chocolate Box 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 The Chocolate Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Fresh Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| J & D Papworth Farms Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Plaza Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Carriage: Kitchen Car Other catering premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Carriage: RBR Other catering premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Sheringham Station Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Direct Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
Questions about The Chocolate Box
What is The Chocolate Box's food hygiene rating?
The Chocolate Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 11 December 2024.
Is The Chocolate Box 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 The Chocolate Box last inspected?
The Chocolate Box was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 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 The Chocolate Box?
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 The Chocolate Box 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 The Chocolate Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Chocolate Box 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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The Chocolate Box is one of 124 rated food businesses in Sheringham. See every hygiene rating in Sheringham →
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