The Albion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Breckland
The Albion holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 6 February 2024, 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: The Albion 93 Castle Street, Thetford, IP24 2DN
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Albion sits behind roughly 1,014 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,014 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ← The Albion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 The Albion 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 Albion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CraigsDaFlava Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Stars n Jars Thetford Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| LPR Extra Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| New Golden House Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| J D Wetherspoon Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about The Albion
What is The Albion's food hygiene rating?
The Albion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Breckland Council on 6 February 2024.
Is The Albion 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Albion last inspected?
The Albion was last inspected on 6 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Albion?
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 The Albion compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while The Albion holds a 4. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Albion 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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