Honeysuckle Cottage food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Norfolk
Honeysuckle Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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: Honeysuckle Cottage, The Street, Sutton, NR12 9RF
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Honeysuckle Cottage 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% | ← Honeysuckle Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Honeysuckle Cottage 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 Honeysuckle Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Staithe Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Harnser Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Sarah's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Honeysuckle Cottage
What is Honeysuckle Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Honeysuckle Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Honeysuckle Cottage 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Honeysuckle Cottage last inspected?
Honeysuckle Cottage was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 Honeysuckle Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Honeysuckle Cottage 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 Honeysuckle Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Honeysuckle Cottage 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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