Norse at Toftwood Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Breckland
Norse at Toftwood Junior School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Norse at Toftwood Junior School was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Toftwood Middle School 38 Westfield Road, Dereham, NR19 1JB
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Norse at Toftwood Junior School 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% | ← Norse at Toftwood Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Norse at Toftwood Junior School 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 Norse at Toftwood Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORSE at Toftwood Infant School School/college/university | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Taylorshaw @ Fred Nicholson School School/college/university | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Hoots Junior After School Club Caring Premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Little Owls Day Nursery Caring Premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Sense East Caring Premises | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves Manufacturers/packers | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| East of England Co-operative Society Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
Questions about Norse at Toftwood Junior School
What is Norse at Toftwood Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Norse at Toftwood Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Norse at Toftwood Junior School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Norse at Toftwood Junior School last inspected?
Norse at Toftwood Junior School was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Norse at Toftwood Junior School?
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 Norse at Toftwood Junior School compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Norse at Toftwood Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Norse at Toftwood Junior School 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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