'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Broadland
'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall 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 17 July 2025, 11 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: Blickling Hall, Blickling Road, Blickling, NR11 6NF
How it compares in Broadland
That puts 'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall among the 791 places in Broadland holding top marks, 88% 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 | 791 | 88% | ← 'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 Very 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 'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall 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 'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Simply Catering Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Orange Blossom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust At Squirrels Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Norse Commercial Services @ St. Michaels Infant & Nursery School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Urban Clay Norfolk Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2019 |
| Aylsham Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Aylsham Convenience Store, Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about 'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall
What is 'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall's food hygiene rating?
'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 17 July 2025.
Is 'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall 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 'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall last inspected?
'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and 'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects 'Stables' And 'Muddy Boots'At National Trust Blickling Hall 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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