Imperial Care Homes Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Norfolk
Imperial Care Homes Ltd 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
The rating dates from 30 June 2026, 2 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.
96% of rated food businesses in North Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Norfolk ratings →
Address: Field View Residential Home, 43 Hayes Lane, Fakenham, NR21 9EP
How this rating has changed
Imperial Care Homes Ltd was re-inspected on 30 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | 5 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 North Norfolk
That puts Imperial Care Homes Ltd among the 1,247 places in North Norfolk 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 | 1,247 | 86% | ← Imperial Care Homes Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Imperial Care Homes Ltd 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 Imperial Care Homes Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joppa Lodge of Freemasons Other catering premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Norfolk-Hampers Ltd Retailers - other | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Pearl River Takeaway/sandwich shop | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Taylors of Fakenham Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| The Parachute Project Caring Premises | 421 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Drifters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| First Focus Fakenham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Imperial Care Homes Ltd
What is Imperial Care Homes Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Imperial Care Homes Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Imperial Care Homes Ltd 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 Imperial Care Homes Ltd last inspected?
Imperial Care Homes Ltd was last inspected on 30 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Imperial Care Homes Ltd?
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 Imperial Care Homes Ltd compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,444 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Imperial Care Homes Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Imperial Care Homes Ltd 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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Imperial Care Homes Ltd is one of 79 rated food businesses in Fakenham. See every hygiene rating in Fakenham →
North Norfolk inspects and rates 1,500 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Norfolk →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.northnorfolk.gov.uk
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