The Hingham Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · South Norfolk
The Hingham Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2025, 9 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 Village Bakery, 21 Market Place, Hingham, NR9 4AF
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts The Hingham Bakery 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% | ← The Hingham Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hingham Bakery 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 Hingham Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Dionne News Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Hingham Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Hingham Kebab House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 December 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Fifteen On The Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Chalfonts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bond Street Greengrocer Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about The Hingham Bakery
What is The Hingham Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Hingham Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 19 September 2025.
Is The Hingham Bakery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hingham Bakery last inspected?
The Hingham Bakery was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 9 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 The Hingham Bakery?
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 Hingham Bakery compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Hingham Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Hingham Bakery 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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