Burston Community Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Norfolk
Burston Community Kitchen 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
The rating dates from 26 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Burston Strike School, Diss Road, Burston, IP22 5TP
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Burston Community Kitchen sits behind roughly 823 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ← Burston Community Kitchen | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Burston Community Kitchen 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 Burston Community Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burston House Hospital Caring Premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Conkers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Heywoods Grange Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Crown Inn Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
| Heart Of Gissing CIO Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Fully Loaded Fries Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Walcot Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Heywood Sports & Leisure Ltd Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Burston Community Kitchen
What is Burston Community Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Burston Community Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Norfolk Council on 26 September 2023.
Is Burston Community Kitchen 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 Burston Community Kitchen last inspected?
Burston Community Kitchen was last inspected on 26 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Burston Community Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Burston Community Kitchen compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Burston Community Kitchen holds a 4. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Burston Community Kitchen 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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