The Rural Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Norfolk
The Rural Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 July 2026, 2 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.
94% of rated food businesses in South Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Norfolk ratings →
Address: Park Farm, 23E High Green, Brooke, NR15 1HR
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How this rating has changed
The Rural Kitchen has improved: it was rated 1 before its inspection on 2 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 1 4 | Improved |
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How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Rural Kitchen sits behind roughly 843 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 843 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 10% | ← The Rural Kitchen | |
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rural Kitchen 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 Rural Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Truffle Company Manufacturers/packers | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Frank Spurgeon Ltd Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Brooke Primary School School/college/university | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Brooke Garage Ltd Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Brooke & District Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2026 |
| The Kings Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Brooke Village Hall Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Kingsley Healthcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about The Rural Kitchen
What is The Rural Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Rural Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Norfolk Council on 2 July 2026.
Is The Rural Kitchen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rural Kitchen last inspected?
The Rural Kitchen was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 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 The Rural Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rural Kitchen compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 999 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Rural Kitchen holds a 4. 102 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Rural Kitchen 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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