Dunston Hall Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · South Norfolk
Dunston Hall Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Dunston Hall Hotel was inspected on 27 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in South Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Norfolk ratings →
Address: Ipswich Road, Dunston, Norfolk, NR14 8PQ
How this rating has changed
Dunston Hall Hotel has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 27 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Dunston Hall Hotel among the 843 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 843 | 84% | ← Dunston Hall Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dunston Hall Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangreen Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Old Mill Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Animal Inns Ltd @ The Wildebeest Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| The Sugar Beat Eating House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Dunston Hall Hotel
What is Dunston Hall Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Dunston Hall Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 27 July 2026.
Is Dunston Hall Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dunston Hall Hotel last inspected?
Dunston Hall Hotel was last inspected on 27 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
How does Dunston Hall Hotel compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 999 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Dunston Hall Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Dunston Hall Hotel 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/
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