Diss High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Norfolk
Diss High School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 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: Diss County High School, Walcot Road, Diss, IP22 4DH
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Diss High School among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 823 | 84% | ← Diss High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Very 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 Diss High School 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 Diss High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heywood Sports & Leisure Ltd Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| The Saracens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Old Renns Other catering premises | 429 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 November 2023 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Indian View Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2024 |
| Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Lunch Fellowship Group Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Chips Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Diss High School
What is Diss High School's food hygiene rating?
Diss High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Diss High School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Diss High School last inspected?
Diss High School was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Diss High School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Diss High School compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Diss High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Diss High School 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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Diss High School is one of 101 rated food businesses in Diss. See every hygiene rating in Diss →
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