The Food Dude food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Breckland
The Food Dude holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 16 Sedge Road, Scarning, NR19 2UA
How it compares in Breckland
That puts The Food Dude 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 Food Dude | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Food Dude 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 Food Dude, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarning Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Scarning Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Little Owls Day Nursery (Scarning Ltd) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Rashers Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| St Nicholas House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Dereham Meeting Point Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about The Food Dude
What is The Food Dude's food hygiene rating?
The Food Dude has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 12 January 2024.
Is The Food Dude 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Food Dude last inspected?
The Food Dude was last inspected on 12 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Food Dude?
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 Food Dude compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and The Food Dude is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Food Dude 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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