Blue Jay Meadery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Breckland
Blue Jay Meadery 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 13 February 2026, 4 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: Station Road Great Fransham, Dereham, NR19 2JB
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Blue Jay Meadery 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% | ← Blue Jay Meadery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Blue Jay Meadery 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 Blue Jay Meadery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunfire Spirits Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Fransham Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2023 |
| Curds Hall Barn Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Willgress of Fransham Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| The Noon Gun Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Norfolk Farm Produce Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Great Dunham Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| The Ploughshare Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Blue Jay Meadery
What is Blue Jay Meadery's food hygiene rating?
Blue Jay Meadery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Blue Jay Meadery 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 Blue Jay Meadery last inspected?
Blue Jay Meadery was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 4 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 Blue Jay Meadery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Blue Jay Meadery compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Jay Meadery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Blue Jay Meadery 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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