The Crown food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Breckland
The Crown holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2025, 14 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: Crown Hotel 25 High Street, Watton, IP25 6AB
How it compares in Breckland
That puts The Crown 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 Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Crown 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 Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Watton Country Market Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Italian Job Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Max Pal Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 47 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 January 2026 |
| Labas Shop Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 48 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 March 2025 |
| Great China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| Watton Stores Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| The Norfolk Gift Company Ltd Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about The Crown
What is The Crown's food hygiene rating?
The Crown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 16 April 2025.
Is The Crown 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crown last inspected?
The Crown was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 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 Crown?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Crown compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and The Crown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Crown 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Crown is one of 54 rated food businesses in Watton. See every hygiene rating in Watton →
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