Rocky Bottoms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Rocky Bottoms 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 12 June 2025, 13 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: Cromer Road, West Runton, Norfolk, NR27 9QA
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Rocky Bottoms 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% | ← Rocky Bottoms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rocky Bottoms 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 Rocky Bottoms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dormy House Restaurant Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Homefield Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Corner House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2021 |
| Hillside Animal & Shire Horse Sanctuary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2021 |
| Blue Sky Leisure Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Beeston Hall School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Fishing Boat Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| East Runton Butchery Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Rocky Bottoms
What is Rocky Bottoms's food hygiene rating?
Rocky Bottoms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Rocky Bottoms 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 Rocky Bottoms last inspected?
Rocky Bottoms was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 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 Rocky Bottoms?
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 Rocky Bottoms 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 Rocky Bottoms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Rocky Bottoms 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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