A Norfolk carvery has been hit with a zero-out-of-five food hygiene rating. 

Crofters Carvery Restaurant and Takeaway, in Sheringham, has received the Food Standards Agency’s worst food hygiene rating after a recent inspection - requiring "urgent improvement". 

Officers found the High Street carvery requires major improvement across all areas – including the hygienic handling of food, cleanliness and condition of the restaurant, and its management of food safety.

The restaurant and takeaway offers a self-service carvery, as well as Yorkshire pudding wraps and carvery rolls and baguettes. 

Eastern Daily Press: Crofters Carvery Restaurant and Takeaway, in Sheringham High StreetCrofters Carvery Restaurant and Takeaway, in Sheringham High Street (Image: Google Maps)

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The inspection took place on March 14 this year. 

The display of the rating sticker is voluntary in England. 

Crofters Carvery Restaurant and Takeaway declined to comment.