The Pantry Sweet Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
The Pantry Sweet Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Thursford Collection, Laurel Farm, The Street, NR21 0AS
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Pantry Sweet Shop among the 1,255 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 | 1,255 | 86% | ← The Pantry Sweet Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 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 Pantry Sweet Shop 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 Pantry Sweet Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursford Collection Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Holly Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Parkside Garage Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| The Norfolk Brewhouse Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Pavilion Community Hall Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about The Pantry Sweet Shop
What is The Pantry Sweet Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Pantry Sweet Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 31 October 2017.
Is The Pantry Sweet Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pantry Sweet Shop last inspected?
The Pantry Sweet Shop was last inspected on 31 October 2017, more than 8 years 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 Pantry Sweet Shop?
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 Pantry Sweet Shop 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 Pantry Sweet Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Pantry Sweet Shop 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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