Courtyard Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Courtyard Cafe 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 25 February 2025, 16 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: The Stables Cafe, Holkham Hall, Holkham Estate, NR23 1AB
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Courtyard Cafe 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% | ← Courtyard Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Courtyard Cafe 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 Courtyard Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Norfolk Brickyard Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| The Lookout Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Heritage House Caring Group Ltd Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2025 |
| Coastal Community Supermarket Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| North Norfolk Foodbank Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| The Hive Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Branthill Farms Ltd Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2022 |
Questions about Courtyard Cafe
What is Courtyard Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Courtyard Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 25 February 2025.
Is Courtyard Cafe 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 Courtyard Cafe last inspected?
Courtyard Cafe was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 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 Courtyard Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Courtyard Cafe 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 Courtyard Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Courtyard Cafe 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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