Food Hygiene Ratings in Breckland

1,255 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.0% rated "very good".

1,255
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
12
Rated 0 or 1
86.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good86.0%1,016
Good8.6%101
Satisfactory3.9%46
Improvement Needed0.5%6
Major Improvement1.0%12
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Other catering premises26721.3%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen21216.9%
Retailers - other19215.3%
Mobile caterer1028.1%
Caring Premises1008.0%
School/college/university836.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub826.5%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper675.3%

Food hygiene ratings in Breckland are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 1,255 registered food businesses for Breckland. Of these, 1,181 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.0% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 12 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Attleborough Kebab HouseNR17 2AB1Jun 03, 2026
DORSA SupermarketIP25 6AE1May 08, 2026
Easy Cleaning Solutions LimitedIP24 1HF1Oct 21, 2025
Euro Plus Thetford LtdIP24 2AP1Jun 04, 2025
Gregs Grill Thetford (Trading at Fison Way and HarIP24 2LY1Jul 21, 2025
Litcham Post OfficePE32 2NS1Feb 24, 2025
Oriental GardenIP24 2DT1Dec 15, 2025
Pedlars Corner Cafe & Tea RoomPE37 7QH1Apr 13, 2026
Premier Convenience StoreIP24 3LA1Jan 16, 2025
Swaffham & District Mental Health Association LtdPE37 7JE1Feb 18, 2026
The White Lodge AttleboroughNR17 1AY1Nov 03, 2025
Wongs Taste of ChinaIP24 3AE1Jan 13, 2026
Banham ButchersNR16 2HE2Feb 12, 2026
Barnies FoodsIP25 6JU2Mar 03, 2026
Minels KebabIP24 2AU2Jan 13, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Breckland have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,016 food businesses in Breckland with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Breckland?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Breckland?+

Inspection frequency in Breckland depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies