Thornybank B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Norfolk
Thornybank B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Thornybank B&B was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Thornybank, Hall Road, Cromer, NR27 9JQ
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Thornybank B&B 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% | ← Thornybank B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thornybank B&B 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 Thornybank B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| About With Friends Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Coastwise Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Norse Care Limited - Benjamin Court Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Amazona Zoo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Jonas Seafood Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Cromer Junior School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| About With Friends Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Thornybank B&B
What is Thornybank B&B's food hygiene rating?
Thornybank B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Thornybank B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thornybank B&B last inspected?
Thornybank B&B was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Thornybank B&B?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thornybank B&B 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 Thornybank B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Thornybank B&B 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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Thornybank B&B is one of 142 rated food businesses in Cromer. See every hygiene rating in Cromer →
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