Thompson Hall Retreat food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Breckland
Thompson Hall Retreat 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
The rating dates from 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Thompson Hall Cottage Hall Lane, Thompson, IP24 1QA
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Thompson Hall 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% | ← Thompson Hall 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 Very 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 Thompson Hall 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 Thompson Hall Retreat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A T Robertson & Sons Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Thompson Community Hall Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Thompson Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| College Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Thompson Hall Retreat
What is Thompson Hall Retreat's food hygiene rating?
Thompson Hall Retreat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 4 November 2024.
Is Thompson Hall 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thompson Hall Retreat last inspected?
Thompson Hall Retreat was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 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 Thompson Hall Retreat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Thompson Hall Retreat compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Thompson Hall Retreat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Thompson Hall 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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