The Old Vicarage B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · South Norfolk
The Old Vicarage B&B holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 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: 48 The Street, Brooke, Norfolk, NR15 1JU
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Vicarage B&B sits behind roughly 823 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ← The Old Vicarage B&B | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Old Vicarage B&B 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 Old Vicarage B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Kingsley Healthcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Brooke Village Hall Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Brooke Garage Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| The Kings Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Brooke Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| The Rural Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 May 2025 |
| Norfolk Truffle Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about The Old Vicarage B&B
What is The Old Vicarage B&B's food hygiene rating?
The Old Vicarage B&B has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Norfolk Council on 31 March 2026.
Is The Old Vicarage B&B safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Vicarage B&B last inspected?
The Old Vicarage B&B was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 Old Vicarage B&B?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Vicarage B&B compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Vicarage B&B holds a 4. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Old Vicarage B&B 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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