The Crown at Fakenham Racecourse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
The Crown at Fakenham Racecourse 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 16 October 2024, 20 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: Fakenham Racecourse, The Racecourse, Pudding Norton, NR21 7NY
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Crown at Fakenham Racecourse 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% | ← The Crown at Fakenham Racecourse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Crown at Fakenham Racecourse 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 Crown at Fakenham Racecourse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currylicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Fakenham Sports Centre Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Wensum Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Woodspring Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Cavies & Cake Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Fakenham Country Market (Thursday) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2020 |
| General Townshend Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| The Limes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about The Crown at Fakenham Racecourse
What is The Crown at Fakenham Racecourse's food hygiene rating?
The Crown at Fakenham Racecourse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 16 October 2024.
Is The Crown at Fakenham Racecourse 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 Crown at Fakenham Racecourse last inspected?
The Crown at Fakenham Racecourse was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 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 Crown at Fakenham Racecourse?
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 Crown at Fakenham Racecourse 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 The Crown at Fakenham Racecourse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Crown at Fakenham Racecourse 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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