The Rural Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Norfolk
The Rural Kitchen holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 23 May 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Park Farm, 23E High Green, Brooke, NR15 1HR
How it compares in South Norfolk
A 1 is rare: only 8 of 980 rated places in South Norfolk score this low, about one in 123. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← The Rural Kitchen | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 |
| 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 |
| White Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about The Rural Kitchen
What is The Rural Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Rural Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by South Norfolk Council on 23 May 2025.
Is The Rural Kitchen safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Rural Kitchen last inspected?
The Rural Kitchen was last inspected on 23 May 2025, 13 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 "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". 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 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Rural Kitchen holds a 1. 8 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Norfolk, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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