Lambert Sell food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · South Norfolk
Lambert Sell holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Beeches Chalet, Diss Road, Tibenham, NR16 1PW
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Lambert Sell among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ← Lambert Sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Lambert Sell none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lambert Sell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tibenham Community Hall Management Committee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Venue, Tibenham Greyhound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| H.W Aldous & Son Farmers/growers | 2.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| LP Fighting Cocks Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
| The King's Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Kings Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| New Buckenham Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Cloud 9 Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Lambert Sell
What is Lambert Sell's food hygiene rating?
Lambert Sell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Lambert Sell safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lambert Sell last inspected?
Lambert Sell was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lambert Sell?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lambert Sell compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Lambert Sell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Lambert Sell and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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