The Old Rectory food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Broadland
The Old Rectory holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 November 2025, 8 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: The Old Rectory, Norwich Road, Acle, NR13 3BX
How it compares in Broadland
In Broadland, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Rectory 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% | ← The Old Rectory | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Old Rectory 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 Old Rectory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Flavourz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
| Acle Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Vault Bar & Bistro Pub/bar/nightclub | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Acle Premier Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Great Oak Lodge Ltd Caring Premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| The Kings Head Acle Steak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2025 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Acle Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Old Rectory
What is The Old Rectory's food hygiene rating?
The Old Rectory has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Broadland Council on 5 November 2025.
Is The Old Rectory 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Rectory last inspected?
The Old Rectory was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 The Old Rectory?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Rectory compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Rectory holds a 4. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects The Old Rectory 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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