Little Pirates at Drake food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Breckland
Little Pirates at Drake 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 16 January 2025, 17 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: Nursery Development Plot Drake First School Fairfields, Thetford, IP24 1JW
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Little Pirates at Drake 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% | ← Little Pirates at Drake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Little Pirates at Drake 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 Little Pirates at Drake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORSE at Drake Infant School School/college/university | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy School/college/university | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Norfolk Terrier Pub/bar/nightclub | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Croxton Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| A & T Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| New Full House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Coronation House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Coronation House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Little Pirates at Drake
What is Little Pirates at Drake's food hygiene rating?
Little Pirates at Drake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Little Pirates at Drake 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 Little Pirates at Drake last inspected?
Little Pirates at Drake was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 months 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 Little Pirates at Drake?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Little Pirates at Drake compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Little Pirates at Drake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Little Pirates at Drake 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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