Circus Head food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Norfolk
Circus Head holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Circus Head was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 8, Woodview Farm, Church Lane, NR18 9QH
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Circus Head 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% | ← Circus Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Circus Head 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 Circus Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event Bar Hire Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Hoggies Ltd Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Shake Shack Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Split Screen Ice Cream Co Mobile caterer | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| The Cherry Tree Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 March 2026 |
| Wicklewood Extended School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Circus Head
What is Circus Head's food hygiene rating?
Circus Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Circus Head 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Circus Head last inspected?
Circus Head was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Circus Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Circus Head compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Circus Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Circus Head 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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