The Cottage Cafe Of Brundall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Broadland
The Cottage Cafe Of Brundall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Cottage Cafe Of Brundall was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 78 The Street, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5LH
How it compares in Broadland
That puts The Cottage Cafe Of Brundall 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% | ← The Cottage Cafe Of Brundall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Cottage Cafe Of Brundall 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 Cottage Cafe Of Brundall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Brundall Home Hardware Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Afsar's Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Ram Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bella Pizza Other catering premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Central England Co-Operative Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about The Cottage Cafe Of Brundall
What is The Cottage Cafe Of Brundall's food hygiene rating?
The Cottage Cafe Of Brundall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Cottage Cafe Of Brundall 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cottage Cafe Of Brundall last inspected?
The Cottage Cafe Of Brundall was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 The Cottage Cafe Of Brundall?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cottage Cafe Of Brundall compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and The Cottage Cafe Of Brundall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects The Cottage Cafe Of Brundall 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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