Joppa Lodge of Freemasons food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Norfolk
Joppa Lodge of Freemasons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 July 2024, 23 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: Masonic Hall, Hayes Lane, Fakenham, NR21 9ER
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Joppa Lodge of Freemasons 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% | ← Joppa Lodge of Freemasons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Joppa Lodge of Freemasons 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 Joppa Lodge of Freemasons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Norfolk-Hampers Ltd Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Pearl River Takeaway/sandwich shop | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Taylors of Fakenham Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Drifters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| First Focus Fakenham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| New World Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Joppa Lodge of Freemasons
What is Joppa Lodge of Freemasons's food hygiene rating?
Joppa Lodge of Freemasons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 23 July 2024.
Is Joppa Lodge of Freemasons 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Joppa Lodge of Freemasons last inspected?
Joppa Lodge of Freemasons was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 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 Joppa Lodge of Freemasons?
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 Joppa Lodge of Freemasons 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 Joppa Lodge of Freemasons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Joppa Lodge of Freemasons 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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