D A Browne & Son Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Norfolk
D A Browne & Son Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 July 2025, 11 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: 29 St Nicholas Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4LB
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts D A Browne & Son Butchers among the 823 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 | 823 | 84% | ← D A Browne & Son Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 D A Browne & Son Butchers 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 D A Browne & Son Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredricks Fine Foods Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Greyhound Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Happy Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Natural Food Store Cooperative Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| The Quarter Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Diss Deli & Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Hong Xin Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 October 2025 |
| Our Slice Of Country Life Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
Questions about D A Browne & Son Butchers
What is D A Browne & Son Butchers's food hygiene rating?
D A Browne & Son Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 14 July 2025.
Is D A Browne & Son Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was D A Browne & Son Butchers last inspected?
D A Browne & Son Butchers was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 11 months ago. 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 D A Browne & Son Butchers?
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 D A Browne & Son Butchers compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and D A Browne & Son Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects D A Browne & Son Butchers 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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