Nelson Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Nelson Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: Nelson Cafe was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in North Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Norfolk ratings →
Address: Unit 2 At, Langham Glass Ltd, Greenway Lane, NR21 8ET
How this rating has changed
Nelson Cafe was re-inspected on 6 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Nelson Cafe among the 1,247 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 | 1,247 | 86% | ← Nelson Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <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 Nelson Cafe 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 Nelson Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Delia's Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Krusty Loaf Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| The Maltings Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Fakenham Infant & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Norfolk Hampers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Elizabeth Fitzroy Support Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2019 |
Questions about Nelson Cafe
What is Nelson Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Nelson Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 6 August 2026.
Is Nelson Cafe 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 Nelson Cafe last inspected?
Nelson Cafe was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month 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 Nelson Cafe?
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 Nelson Cafe compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,444 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Nelson Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Nelson Cafe 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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