Potter Heigham Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Potter Heigham Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 November 2025, 7 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 Post Office Stores, Bridge Road, Potter Heigham, NR29 5JB
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Potter Heigham Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,257 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ← Potter Heigham Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Potter Heigham Convenience Store 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 Potter Heigham Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadland House Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Lathams Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bridgestones of Potter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Flour and Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Millie Moo's of Potter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Norada Grill & Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Potter Heigham Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Afternnon Teas, Potter Heigham Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Potter Heigham Convenience Store
What is Potter Heigham Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Potter Heigham Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 14 November 2025.
Is Potter Heigham Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Potter Heigham Convenience Store last inspected?
Potter Heigham Convenience Store was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 7 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 Potter Heigham Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Potter Heigham Convenience Store compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Potter Heigham Convenience Store holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Potter Heigham Convenience Store 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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