North Pickenham Community Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Breckland
North Pickenham Community Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: South Pickenham Road, Swaffham, PE37 8DA
How it compares in Breckland
That puts North Pickenham Community Cafe among the 1,014 places in Breckland holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,014 | 86% | ← North Pickenham Community Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 North Pickenham Community Cafe 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 North Pickenham Community Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comeme Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| The Nicholas Hammond Academy Trust School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Nourish Contract Catering at Swaffham C.E. Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 November 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about North Pickenham Community Cafe
What is North Pickenham Community Cafe's food hygiene rating?
North Pickenham Community Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 25 September 2024.
Is North Pickenham Community Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was North Pickenham Community Cafe last inspected?
North Pickenham Community Cafe was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 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 North Pickenham Community Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Pickenham Community Cafe compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and North Pickenham Community Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects North Pickenham Community Cafe 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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