The Handmade Doughnut Company food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Breckland
The Handmade Doughnut Company 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 23 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Main Road, Narborough, Kings Lynn, PE32 1TE
How it compares in Breckland
That puts The Handmade Doughnut Company among the 1,014 places in Breckland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← The Handmade Doughnut Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 The Handmade Doughnut Company 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 The Handmade Doughnut Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Catering at Narborough CofE Primary Academy School/college/university | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Ship Inn Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 July 2025 |
| Narborough Fisheries Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| DT'S Hog Roasts Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Narpenny House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2020 |
| Norfolk Woods Resort And Spa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about The Handmade Doughnut Company
What is The Handmade Doughnut Company's food hygiene rating?
The Handmade Doughnut Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 23 April 2024.
Is The Handmade Doughnut Company 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 The Handmade Doughnut Company last inspected?
The Handmade Doughnut Company was last inspected on 23 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Handmade Doughnut Company?
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 The Handmade Doughnut Company compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and The Handmade Doughnut Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Handmade Doughnut Company 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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