Hillfield Nurseries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Norfolk
Hillfield Nurseries 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 5 October 2024, 21 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: Mill Lane, Thorpe Next Haddiscoe, Norfolk, NR14 6PA
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Hillfield Nurseries 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% | ← Hillfield Nurseries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hillfield Nurseries 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 Hillfield Nurseries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorshaw @ Thurlton Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Thurlton Community Store Community Interest Company Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Snug Thurlton Ltd T/A Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 June 2026 |
| Thorpe Hall Manor Farmers/growers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Hillfield Nurseries
What is Hillfield Nurseries's food hygiene rating?
Hillfield Nurseries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 5 October 2024.
Is Hillfield Nurseries 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 Hillfield Nurseries last inspected?
Hillfield Nurseries was last inspected on 5 October 2024, 21 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 Hillfield Nurseries?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hillfield Nurseries compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Hillfield Nurseries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Hillfield Nurseries 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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