The Bank Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
The Bank Restaurant 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 26 February 2025, 18 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.
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: 7 Church Street, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8QR
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Bank Restaurant among the 1,248 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 | 1,248 | 86% | ← The Bank Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 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 The Bank Restaurant 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 Bank Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannings' Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Marmalade's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Camellia Cottage Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| No 10 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Direct Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Kiano's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about The Bank Restaurant
What is The Bank Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Bank Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 26 February 2025.
Is The Bank Restaurant 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 The Bank Restaurant last inspected?
The Bank Restaurant was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 18 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 Bank Restaurant?
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 Bank Restaurant 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 The Bank Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Bank Restaurant 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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