The Dutch Oven (Christophers)

Norfolk

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 14 January 2026 by North Norfolk.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Dutch Oven (Christophers), from August 2021 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Dutch Oven (Christophers).

Food hygiene rating history for The Dutch Oven (Christophers)
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
19 August 2021	5 / 5	Very good
14 January 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Dutch Oven (Christophers) in Norfolk has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

4 Church Street,
North Walsham,
Norfolk,
NR28 9DA

The Dutch Oven (Christophers) Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Dutch Oven (Christophers). The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Dutch Oven (Christophers)?

Food hygiene at The Dutch Oven (Christophers) is inspected by North Norfolk, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.northnorfolk.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Dutch Oven (Christophers)

What is The Dutch Oven (Christophers)’s food hygiene rating?

The Dutch Oven (Christophers) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 14 January 2026.

When was The Dutch Oven (Christophers) last inspected?

The Dutch Oven (Christophers) was last inspected by North Norfolk on 14 January 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.