The Garden House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Breckland
The Garden House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 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: The Garden House Overcross, Banham, NR16 2BY
How it compares in Breckland
That puts The Garden House 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% | ← The Garden House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Garden House 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 The Garden House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Seager Catering Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Banham Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Acorn Park School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Banham Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Old Buckenham Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| The Mountain Pizza co. Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Banham Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2025 |
Questions about The Garden House
What is The Garden House's food hygiene rating?
The Garden House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 5 March 2026.
Is The Garden House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Garden House last inspected?
The Garden House was last inspected on 5 March 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 The Garden House?
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 The Garden House compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and The Garden House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Garden House 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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