Toombs Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Broadland
Toombs Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 March 2026, 3 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: 315 Reepham Road, Hellesdon, Norfolk, NR6 5AD
How it compares in Broadland
That puts Toombs Butchers among the 791 places in Broadland holding top marks, 88% 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 | 791 | 88% | ← Toombs Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 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 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 Toombs Butchers 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 Toombs Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chung Hing Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Arden Grove Infant \& Nursery School School/college/university | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Arden Grove Pre-School At Arden Grove First School Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| East Of England Cooperative Society Limited - Hellesdon Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| A B Newsagents (Premier Convenience) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Deep Blue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Norwich Airport Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Toombs Butchers
What is Toombs Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Toombs Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Toombs Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Toombs Butchers last inspected?
Toombs Butchers was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 Toombs Butchers?
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 Toombs Butchers compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and Toombs Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Toombs Butchers 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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