Desi Flavourz food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Broadland
Desi Flavourz holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 16 December 2025, 6 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: Old Bank House, The Street, Acle, NR13 3DY
How it compares in Broadland
In Broadland, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Desi Flavourz sits behind roughly 791 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 791 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ← Desi Flavourz | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Desi Flavourz 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 Desi Flavourz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vault Bar & Bistro Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Acle Premier Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Great Oak Lodge Ltd Caring Premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| The Kings Head Acle Steak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2025 |
| The Old Rectory Caring Premises | 93 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 November 2025 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Acle Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Acle Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Desi Flavourz
What is Desi Flavourz's food hygiene rating?
Desi Flavourz has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Broadland Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Desi Flavourz 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Desi Flavourz last inspected?
Desi Flavourz was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Desi Flavourz?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Desi Flavourz compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, while Desi Flavourz holds a 4. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Desi Flavourz 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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