Sam Meats Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Breckland
Sam Meats Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 August 2025, 10 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: Thetford Road Business Park Watton, Thetford, IP25 6BS
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Sam Meats Ltd 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% | ← Sam Meats Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sam Meats Ltd 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 Sam Meats Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Leaf Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Wayland Academy School/college/university | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Stone Willys Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Wayland Garage Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Happyfeet Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| The T Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| The Queens Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
Questions about Sam Meats Ltd
What is Sam Meats Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Sam Meats Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 19 August 2025.
Is Sam Meats Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sam Meats Ltd last inspected?
Sam Meats Ltd was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 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 Sam Meats Ltd?
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 Sam Meats Ltd compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Sam Meats Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Sam Meats Ltd 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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