The Light Cinema food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Breckland
The Light Cinema holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 July 2024, 23 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: 1 Anchor Place, Thetford, IP24 3AQ
How it compares in Breckland
That puts The Light Cinema 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 Light Cinema | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Light Cinema 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 Light Cinema, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karvin's Budgens Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Cue Masters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Anglia House Business Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Poundstretcher Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Rest Thetford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Monte Cristo Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about The Light Cinema
What is The Light Cinema's food hygiene rating?
The Light Cinema has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 25 July 2024.
Is The Light Cinema 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Light Cinema last inspected?
The Light Cinema was last inspected on 25 July 2024, 23 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 The Light Cinema?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Light Cinema compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and The Light Cinema is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Light Cinema 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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