Oaklands food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Norfolk
Oaklands holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Oaklands was inspected on 11 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in South Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Norfolk ratings →
Address: Burgate Lane, Alpington, Norfolk, NR14 7NP
How this rating has changed
Oaklands was re-inspected on 11 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Oaklands among the 843 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 | 843 | 84% | ← Oaklands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 Oaklands 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 Oaklands, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Of Fortune (Alpington) Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Alpington & Bergh Apton CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Alpington And Yelverton (Cottontails) Pre School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aldis & Sons Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Aldis & Sons Church Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| The Dove Inn Poringland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Ellie-Mais Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 June 2026 |
| The Gardeners Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Oaklands
What is Oaklands's food hygiene rating?
Oaklands has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 11 August 2026.
Is Oaklands 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oaklands last inspected?
Oaklands was last inspected on 11 August 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 Oaklands?
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 Oaklands compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 999 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Oaklands is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Oaklands 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/
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