Hellesdon Community CafÉ food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Broadland
Hellesdon Community CafÉ holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Hellesdon Community CafÉ was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hellesdon Community Centre, Wood View Road, Hellesdon, NR6 5QB
How it compares in Broadland
In Broadland, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Hellesdon Community CafÉ sits behind roughly 791 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 791 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ← Hellesdon Community CafÉ | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Hellesdon Community CafÉ 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 Hellesdon Community CafÉ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Newsagents (Premier Convenience) Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Arden Grove Infant \& Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Arden Grove Pre-School At Arden Grove First School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Busy Bees At Norwich Airport Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Hellesdon Community CafÉ
What is Hellesdon Community CafÉ's food hygiene rating?
Hellesdon Community CafÉ has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Broadland Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Hellesdon Community CafÉ safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hellesdon Community CafÉ last inspected?
Hellesdon Community CafÉ was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Hellesdon Community CafÉ?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hellesdon Community CafÉ compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, while Hellesdon Community CafÉ holds a 4. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Hellesdon Community CafÉ 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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