The Tea Retreat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Breckland
The Tea Retreat 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 7 July 2025, 12 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: Connaught Plain, Attleborough, NR17 2EJ
How it compares in Breckland
That puts The Tea Retreat 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 Tea Retreat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tea Retreat 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 Tea Retreat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yumi Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| M Brothers Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| A Line Garage Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Cafè Grey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Attleborough Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 June 2026 |
| Adems Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Tea Retreat
What is The Tea Retreat's food hygiene rating?
The Tea Retreat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 7 July 2025.
Is The Tea Retreat 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 The Tea Retreat last inspected?
The Tea Retreat was last inspected on 7 July 2025, 12 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 Tea Retreat?
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 Tea Retreat compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and The Tea Retreat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Tea Retreat 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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