Fakenham has 85 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
99% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 79% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 7 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 25% of food businesses in Fakenham.
7 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
3 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromer | 145 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| Sheringham | 128 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| North Walsham | 102 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Holt (North Norfolk) | 74 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
| Wells-Next-the-Sea | 68 | 4.9/5 | 92% |
| Hoveton and Wroxham | 42 | 4.6/5 | 76% |
There are currently 85 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Fakenham, out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In Fakenham, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 79% of rated businesses in Fakenham hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Fakenham are carried out by North Norfolk. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Fakenham was last updated on 29 June 2026.