The Parson Woodforde Freehouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Broadland
The Parson Woodforde Freehouse holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 February 2025, 17 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: The Parson Woodforde, Church Street, Weston Longville, NR9 5JU
How it compares in Broadland
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 902 rated places in Broadland score this low, about one in 90. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 791 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← The Parson Woodforde Freehouse | |
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Parson Woodforde Freehouse the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Parson Woodforde Freehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Norwich Golf Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Lenwade Shop Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Lenwade Store T/A Premier Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Kelly's Bakeries Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 August 2025 |
| Great Witchingham Cricket Club Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Roundwood Function & Conference Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Chestnut Nursery School Taverham Other catering premises | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Langley Prep School At Taverham Hall School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about The Parson Woodforde Freehouse
What is The Parson Woodforde Freehouse's food hygiene rating?
The Parson Woodforde Freehouse has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Broadland Council on 5 February 2025.
Is The Parson Woodforde Freehouse safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Parson Woodforde Freehouse last inspected?
The Parson Woodforde Freehouse was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Parson Woodforde Freehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Parson Woodforde Freehouse compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, while The Parson Woodforde Freehouse holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects The Parson Woodforde Freehouse 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Broadland, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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