Orchid Apiaries food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · South Norfolk
Orchid Apiaries holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 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 Old Rectory, Church Lane, Surlingham, NR14 7DF
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Orchid Apiaries 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% | ← Orchid Apiaries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Orchid Apiaries 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 Orchid Apiaries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ferry House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 April 2026 |
| Waters Edge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Coldham Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 September 2025 |
| Coldham Hall Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Orchid Apiaries
What is Orchid Apiaries's food hygiene rating?
Orchid Apiaries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Orchid Apiaries 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Orchid Apiaries last inspected?
Orchid Apiaries was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 Orchid Apiaries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Orchid Apiaries compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Orchid Apiaries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Orchid Apiaries 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Orchid Apiaries and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
South Norfolk inspects and rates 1,103 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Norfolk →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →