Drifters food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Drifters holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 2024, 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: 20 Oak Street, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DY
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Drifters 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% | ← Drifters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Drifters 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 Drifters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Focus Fakenham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| New World Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 24 February 2025 |
| Tin Yau Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| Taylors of Fakenham Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| EP Youth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| Norfolk-Hampers Ltd Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| USA Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about Drifters
What is Drifters's food hygiene rating?
Drifters has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Drifters 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Drifters last inspected?
Drifters was last inspected on 3 July 2024, 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 Drifters?
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 Drifters 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 Drifters is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Drifters 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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