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Food Hygiene Ratings in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 85.9% of 1,459 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.8/5. These figures cover 1,502 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
North Norfolk has 1,254 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,459 rated premises (85.9%). 20 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 85.9%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +6.2 pp
- National rank
- 93 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in North Norfolk
Plus 34 awaiting inspection and 9 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 34 awaiting inspection and 9 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in North Norfolk: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in North Norfolk?
- The average food hygiene rating in North Norfolk is 4.8 out of 5, across 1,459 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does North Norfolk compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 85.9% of rated premises in North Norfolk hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North Norfolk 93 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in North Norfolk have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 1,254 food businesses in North Norfolk hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.9% of the 1,459 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in North Norfolk have a low hygiene rating?
- 20 food businesses in North Norfolk are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this North Norfolk food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North Norfolk (1,502 establishments on record, 1,459 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in North Norfolk
- Mundesley ButchersRetailers - other · 2 Back Street, Mundesley, Norfolk · NR11 8JJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- Flora's Coffee Stop LtdMobile caterer · NR215/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
- QDRetailers - other · 11-13 Millers Walk, Fakenham, Norfolk · NR21 9AP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
- Tilly's CakesRetailers - other · NR215/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
- The OffshoreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cliff Road, Sheringham, Norfolk · NR26 8BJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
- Gunton ArmsHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cromer Road, Thorpe Market, Norfolk · NR11 8TZ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- Sea View Beach CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sea View Cafe, Water Lane, West Runton, Norfolk · NR27 9QP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- Clares Cheesecake CornerRetailers - other · NR105/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Mambo Grazing BoxesRetailers - other · NR265/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- The Rolling ScoopMobile caterer · NR265/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Hotel WroxhamHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Riverside Centre, Norwich Road, Hoveton, Norfolk · NR12 8AJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Mrs Chappell's PreservesRetailers - other · NR125/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Places needing improvement in North Norfolk
- Sheringham SmokehouseManufacturers/packers · 28 Station Road, Sheringham, Norfolk · NR26 8RF1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 November 2025
- Samuel EdwardsDistributors/Transporters · NR291/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 November 2025
- Cromer Lawn Tennis & Squash AssociationOther catering premises · Cromer Lawn Tennis & Squash Assoc, Norwich Road, Cromer, Norfolk · NR27 0EX1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2025
- Nelson Head InnPub/bar/nightclub · Nelson Head, The Street, Horsey, Norfolk · NR29 4AD1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 August 2025
- Banningham CrownPub/bar/nightclub · The Crown Inn, Colby Road, Banningham, Norfolk · NR11 7DY2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 December 2024
- D K JearyRetailers - other · Shop At, Hawthorn Farm, High Road, Briston · NR24 2JQ2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2025
- Melton Constable Country ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 6 Briston Road, Melton Constable, Norfolk · NR24 2DA2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 March 2025
- Mrs Marvin Sweet EmporiumRetailers - other · 3 High Street, Sheringham, Norfolk · NR26 8JP2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 October 2025
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,502 real Food Standards Agency records for North Norfolk, of which 1,459 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.