The George Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Breckland
The George Hotel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 November 2025, 8 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: George Hotel 1 Swaffham Road, Dereham, NR19 2AZ
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The George Hotel sits behind roughly 1,115 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,014 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ← The George Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 George Hotel 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 George Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Gemini Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| East of England Co-operative Society Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Dereham Meeting Point Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant School School/college/university | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Arnie's Pub/bar/nightclub | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Hong Kong city Takeaway/sandwich shop | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Red Lion Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about The George Hotel
What is The George Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The George Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Breckland Council on 13 November 2025.
Is The George Hotel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The George Hotel last inspected?
The George Hotel was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 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 George Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The George Hotel compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while The George Hotel holds a 3. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The George 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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