What is the average food hygiene rating in Breckland?

The average food hygiene rating in Breckland is 4.79 out of 5, across 1,177 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Breckland compare with the national average for food hygiene?

86.1% of rated premises in Breckland hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.4 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Breckland 88 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Breckland have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,013 food businesses in Breckland hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.1% of the 1,177 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Breckland have a low hygiene rating?

17 food businesses in Breckland are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Breckland food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Breckland (1,257 establishments on record, 1,177 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Breckland

In Breckland, 86.1% of 1,177 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.79/5. These figures cover 1,257 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Breckland has 1,013 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,177 rated premises (86.1%). 17 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 86.1%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +6.4 pp
National rank: 88 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Breckland

5★ Very Good

1,013 (86.1%)

4★ Good

103 (8.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

44 (3.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

6 (0.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

11 (0.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 46 awaiting inspection and 34 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 46 awaiting inspection and 34 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Breckland: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Breckland?: The average food hygiene rating in Breckland is 4.79 out of 5, across 1,177 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Breckland compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 86.1% of rated premises in Breckland hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.4 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Breckland 88 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Breckland have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,013 food businesses in Breckland hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.1% of the 1,177 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Breckland have a low hygiene rating?: 17 food businesses in Breckland are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Breckland food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Breckland (1,257 establishments on record, 1,177 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Breckland

Kowloon HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · Kowloon House Market Street, Harling, Norfolk · NR16 2AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Aimee's KitchenOther catering premises · PE37
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Nourish Catering at Lyng Church Of England Primary AcademySchool/college/university · Lyng Primary School Wensum Road, Lyng, Norfolk · NR9 5RJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Florentina Catering LtdOther catering premises · Norwich Road New Green Business Park, Watton, Norfolk · IP25 6JU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Banham Creative CakesRetailers - other · Unit 3 The Appleyard Kenninghall Road, Norwich · NR16 2HE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Besthorpe MX food truckMobile caterer · NR17
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
The Hunger HutMobile caterer · NR17
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
The Angel InnPub/bar/nightclub · The Angel Inn, Larling, Norfolk · NR16 2QU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
GreenfieldsOther catering premises · NR20
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Kings CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kings Head Public House 2 Dereham Road, Shipdham, Norfolk · IP25 7NA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Rocking Horse Day CareCaring Premises · Lime Tree Barn Welgate, Mattishall, Norfolk · NR20 3PJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Cakes and sweetsOther catering premises · IP24
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Breckland

The White Lodge AttleboroughPub/bar/nightclub · The White Lodge London Road, Attleborough, Norfolk · NR17 1AY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 November 2025
Wongs Taste of ChinaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 17 Bridge Street, Thetford, Norfolk · IP24 3AE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 January 2026
Pedlars Corner Cafe & Tea RoomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 50 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk · PE37 7QH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 April 2026
Easy Cleaning Solutions LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brunel Way, Norfolk, Thetford · IP24 1HF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 October 2025
Oriental GardenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Townsend House Guildhall Street, Thetford, Norfolk · IP24 2DT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 December 2025
Litcham Post OfficeRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Litcham Post Office And Convenience Store 12 Church Street, Litcham, Norfolk · PE32 2NS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2025
DORSA SupermarketRetailers - other · 46 - 48 High Street, Watton, Norfolk · IP25 6AE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 May 2025
Euro Plus Thetford LtdRetailers - other · 44 King Street, Thetford, Norfolk · IP24 2AP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 June 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,257 real Food Standards Agency records for Breckland, of which 1,177 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.