Pensthorpe Wildlife & Nature Reserve

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-09-23

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Pensthorpe Wildlife & Nature Reserve is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Pensthorpe Natural Park, Fakenham Road, Pensthorpe, Norfolk, NR21 0LN, in the North Norfolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 September 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. North Norfolk oversees 1,507 registered food businesses, of which 93% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in North Norfolk is 4.8 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
Pensthorpe Natural Park, Fakenham Road, Pensthorpe, Norfolk
Postcode
NR21 0LN
Local Authority
North Norfolk
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
281291

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Pensthorpe Wildlife & Nature Reserve?

Pensthorpe Wildlife & Nature Reserve has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by North Norfolk.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Pensthorpe Wildlife & Nature Reserve last inspected?

Pensthorpe Wildlife & Nature Reserve was last inspected on 2024-09-23. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Pensthorpe Wildlife & Nature Reserve located?

Pensthorpe Wildlife & Nature Reserve is located at Pensthorpe Natural Park, Fakenham Road, Pensthorpe, Norfolk , NR21 0LN, in the North Norfolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NR21 postcode area.