The Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Breckland
The Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway 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
This is a fresh result: The Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Acorn Hut Farm Shop And Plant Nursery 1 Watercress Lane, Mattishall, NR20 3RJ
How it compares in Breckland
That puts The Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway 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 Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway 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 Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Acorn Hut Farm Shop & Plant Centre Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Mattishall News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2025 |
| Rocking Horse Day Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Little Footsteps of Mattishall Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Oaks & Woodcroft Care Homes Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Chapel Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Victoria Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about The Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway
What is The Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
The Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 22 May 2026.
Is The Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway 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 Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway last inspected?
The Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway was last inspected on 22 May 2026, a month 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 Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway?
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 Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and The Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway 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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