Swanton Care Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Norfolk
Swanton Care Centre 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 6 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Swanton House Nursing Home, Dereham Road, Swanton Novers, NR24 2QT
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Swanton Care Centre among the 1,257 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← Swanton Care Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <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 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 Swanton Care Centre 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 Swanton Care Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2022 |
| Melton Constable Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 March 2025 |
| Mr M Rutland Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| The Melton Pot Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| Melton Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Co-Op Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Melton Pizza and Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Coastal MKtastic Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Swanton Care Centre
What is Swanton Care Centre's food hygiene rating?
Swanton Care Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 6 January 2025.
Is Swanton Care Centre 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 Swanton Care Centre last inspected?
Swanton Care Centre was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 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 Swanton Care Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Swanton Care Centre compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Swanton Care Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Swanton Care Centre 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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