East Bilney Lakes/Lakeside Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Breckland
East Bilney Lakes/Lakeside 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 28 October 2025, 8 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: Lakeside, East Bilney, NR20 4AL
How it compares in Breckland
That puts East Bilney Lakes/Lakeside 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% | ← East Bilney Lakes/Lakeside 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 East Bilney Lakes/Lakeside 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 East Bilney Lakes/Lakeside Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monty Dogs Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| The Old Dairy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Nourish Catering at Brisley Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Mileham Village Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Fitzroy Support Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| The New Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Gressenhall Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about East Bilney Lakes/Lakeside Cafe
What is East Bilney Lakes/Lakeside Cafe's food hygiene rating?
East Bilney Lakes/Lakeside Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 28 October 2025.
Is East Bilney Lakes/Lakeside 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 East Bilney Lakes/Lakeside Cafe last inspected?
East Bilney Lakes/Lakeside Cafe was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 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 East Bilney Lakes/Lakeside 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 East Bilney Lakes/Lakeside Cafe compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and East Bilney Lakes/Lakeside Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects East Bilney Lakes/Lakeside 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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