Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · South Norfolk
Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates 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 13 August 2025, 10 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: 3A Church Street, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9BB
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates 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% | ← Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates 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 Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Moon Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 September 2025 |
| Marks Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 April 2026 |
| Harleston Local Store Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| The Tudor Bakehouse Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| The Apiary Cake & Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2026 |
| Istanbul Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 April 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 66 yards away | Exempt | |
| Harleston Convenience Store Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates
What is Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates's food hygiene rating?
Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 13 August 2025.
Is Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates 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 Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates last inspected?
Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 10 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 Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates 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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Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates is one of 43 rated food businesses in Harleston. See every hygiene rating in Harleston →
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