Watton Edwards News food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Breckland
Watton Edwards News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 July 2025, 12 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: 50 High Street, Watton, IP25 6AE
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Watton Edwards News sits behind roughly 1,014 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,014 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ← Watton Edwards News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Watton Edwards News 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 Watton Edwards News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2026 |
| DORSA Supermarket Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 May 2026 |
| Watton Off Licence Ltd Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Watton Stores Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Adems Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Deniz's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Labas Shop Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 56 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 March 2025 |
| Italian Job Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Watton Edwards News
What is Watton Edwards News's food hygiene rating?
Watton Edwards News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Breckland Council on 9 July 2025.
Is Watton Edwards News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Watton Edwards News last inspected?
Watton Edwards News was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 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 Watton Edwards News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Watton Edwards News compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while Watton Edwards News holds a 4. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Watton Edwards News 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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