Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Breckland
Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham) holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 28 August 2025, 10 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: Filling Station, Swaffham, PE37 7TZ
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham) sits behind roughly 1,115 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,014 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ← Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham) | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham) 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 Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaffham Service Station Ltd Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Beijing Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| SG Hair Lounge Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Swaffham's Fork & Fun Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 April 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 357 yards away | Exempt | |
| Wellbread Bakers Retailers - other | 369 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham)
What is Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham)'s food hygiene rating?
Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Breckland Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham) safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham) last inspected?
Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham) was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham)?
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 Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham) compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham) holds a 3. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham) 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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