Starlings food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Norfolk
Starlings 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 27 November 2024, 19 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: The Village Centre, Harvey Lane, Dickleburgh, IP21 4NL
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Starlings among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 823 | 84% | ← Starlings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Starlings 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 Starlings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickleburgh And Rushall Village Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Exempt | |
| Dickleburgh Primary School Catering Other catering premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Little Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 March 2025 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 August 2024 |
| Dickleburgh Crown Other catering premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| CareEast Limited - Culrose Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Starlings
What is Starlings's food hygiene rating?
Starlings has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Starlings 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 Starlings last inspected?
Starlings was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 months 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 Starlings?
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 Starlings compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Starlings is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Starlings 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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