Thetford Foodbank (Attleborough site) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Breckland
Thetford Foodbank (Attleborough site) 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 29 April 2025, 14 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: Chapel 131 Hargham Road, Attleborough, NR17 2JP
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Thetford Foodbank (Attleborough site) 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% | ← Thetford Foodbank (Attleborough site) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Thetford Foodbank (Attleborough site) 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 Thetford Foodbank (Attleborough site), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lighthouse Charity Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Dodds Road Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2025 |
| Rosebuds Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Rosettes Before and After Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Attleborough Snooker Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Rose Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 December 2025 |
| Sea Star Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Euro Norfolk Foods Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Thetford Foodbank (Attleborough site)
What is Thetford Foodbank (Attleborough site)'s food hygiene rating?
Thetford Foodbank (Attleborough site) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Thetford Foodbank (Attleborough site) 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 Thetford Foodbank (Attleborough site) last inspected?
Thetford Foodbank (Attleborough site) was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 Thetford Foodbank (Attleborough site)?
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 Thetford Foodbank (Attleborough site) compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Thetford Foodbank (Attleborough site) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Thetford Foodbank (Attleborough site) 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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