Kalmia & Mallow food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Breckland
Kalmia & Mallow 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 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Kalmia And Mallow Care Homes Dereham Road, Watton, IP25 6HA
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Kalmia & Mallow 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% | ← Kalmia & Mallow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kalmia & Mallow 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 Kalmia & Mallow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watton Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Willow House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| The King's Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| The Watton Hot Baguette Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 December 2025 |
| M Brooks Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| Great China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| Watton Kebab and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Kalmia & Mallow
What is Kalmia & Mallow's food hygiene rating?
Kalmia & Mallow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Kalmia & Mallow 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 Kalmia & Mallow last inspected?
Kalmia & Mallow was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 Kalmia & Mallow?
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 Kalmia & Mallow compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Kalmia & Mallow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Kalmia & Mallow 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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