Red Oaks Care Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Norfolk
Red Oaks Care Ltd 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 12 November 2025, 8 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: The Oaks, The Rosery, Mulbarton, NR14 8AL
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Red Oaks Care Ltd among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 823 | 84% | ← Red Oaks Care Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Red Oaks Care Ltd 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 Red Oaks Care Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulbarton Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Blakey's Bus Cafe Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Mulbarton Community Hub / Warm Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Mulbarton Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Summer Lotus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2025 |
| Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about Red Oaks Care Ltd
What is Red Oaks Care Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Red Oaks Care Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Red Oaks Care Ltd 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 Red Oaks Care Ltd last inspected?
Red Oaks Care Ltd was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 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 Red Oaks Care Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Red Oaks Care Ltd compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Red Oaks Care Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Red Oaks Care Ltd 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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Red Oaks Care Ltd is one of 17 rated food businesses in Mulbarton. See every hygiene rating in Mulbarton →
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