Crystal Care at Sapphire House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Great Yarmouth
Crystal Care at Sapphire House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 56 Long Lane, Bradwell, NR31 8PW
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
That puts Crystal Care at Sapphire House among the 731 places in Great Yarmouth holding top marks, 71% 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 | 731 | 71% | ← Crystal Care at Sapphire House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Crystal Care at Sapphire House 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 Crystal Care at Sapphire House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands (Engage Trust) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bushell's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| East of England Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Brooklands (Engage Trust) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Crystal Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Woodlands Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Wroughton Infant Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Stradbroke Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Crystal Care at Sapphire House
What is Crystal Care at Sapphire House's food hygiene rating?
Crystal Care at Sapphire House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 13 December 2024.
Is Crystal Care at Sapphire House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crystal Care at Sapphire House last inspected?
Crystal Care at Sapphire House was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Crystal Care at Sapphire House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crystal Care at Sapphire House compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Crystal Care at Sapphire House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects Crystal Care at Sapphire House 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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Crystal Care at Sapphire House is one of 30 rated food businesses in Bradwell. See every hygiene rating in Bradwell →
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