Harleston Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Norfolk
Harleston Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 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: 14 The Thoroughfare, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9AX
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Harleston Convenience Store 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% | ← Harleston Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Harleston Convenience Store 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 Harleston Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harleston Local Store Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| The Tudor Bakehouse Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| The Apiary Cake & Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2026 |
| Istanbul Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 April 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 52 yards away | Exempt | |
| Marks Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 April 2026 |
| The Green Cupboard Ltd Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2020 |
| A Taste Of Raj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about Harleston Convenience Store
What is Harleston Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Harleston Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Harleston Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harleston Convenience Store last inspected?
Harleston Convenience Store was last inspected on 21 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 Harleston Convenience Store?
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 Harleston Convenience Store compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Harleston Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Harleston Convenience Store 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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