Dig In food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Broadland
Dig In holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business 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 29 May 2025, 13 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: Shop 1, Blofields Loke, Aylsham, NR11 6ES
How it compares in Broadland
In Broadland, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Dig In sits behind roughly 876 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 791 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ← Dig In | |
| 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 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 Dig In 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 Dig In, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| G F White Traditional Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| The Old Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| M'S Of Aylsham Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bon Bons Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| The Proper Pizza Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bread Source Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Carousel Chocolates Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Mark John Anthony Harvey Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Dig In
What is Dig In's food hygiene rating?
Dig In has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Broadland Council on 29 May 2025.
Is Dig In safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business 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 Dig In last inspected?
Dig In was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 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 Dig In?
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 Dig In compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, while Dig In holds a 3. 13 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Dig In 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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