The Copeman Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Norfolk
The Copeman Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 March 2026, 3 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.
Address: The Copeman Centre Briston Village Hall, Hall Street, Briston, NR24 2LG
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Copeman 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% | ← The Copeman 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 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 The Copeman 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 The Copeman Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briston Community Nursery School (Preschool) School/college/university | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| HV Graves Bakery Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Graves of Briston Hog Roasts Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| H Graves (Briston) Ltd Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Mace Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Explorers Bar & Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
| Briston Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| D K Jeary Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about The Copeman Centre
What is The Copeman Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Copeman Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 23 March 2026.
Is The Copeman 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Copeman Centre last inspected?
The Copeman Centre was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 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 The Copeman Centre?
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 The Copeman 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 The Copeman Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Copeman 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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