Cafe Piccolo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Breckland
Cafe Piccolo holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 July 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: Post Office The Street, Garboldisham, IP22 2QN
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Cafe Piccolo 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% | ← Cafe Piccolo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cafe Piccolo 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 Cafe Piccolo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garboldisham Post Office & Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Garboldisham Village Hall Other catering premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Garboldisham Primary School Catering School/college/university | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| The Fox Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about Cafe Piccolo
What is Cafe Piccolo's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Piccolo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 12 July 2024.
Is Cafe Piccolo 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Piccolo last inspected?
Cafe Piccolo was last inspected on 12 July 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 Cafe Piccolo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cafe Piccolo compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Piccolo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Cafe Piccolo 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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