The Mayfields Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Norfolk
The Mayfields Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 July 2025, 11 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: Swan Lane, Tharston, Norfolk, NR15 2UY
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts The Mayfields Care Home 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 Mayfields Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mayfields Care Home 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 Mayfields Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break Charity Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Break Charity Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Long Stratton Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| The Butchers House Ltd Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Sugar Rush Takeaway/sandwich shop | 355 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Oh My Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 356 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 July 2025 |
| Cup Of Hope Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
Questions about The Mayfields Care Home
What is The Mayfields Care Home's food hygiene rating?
The Mayfields Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 31 July 2025.
Is The Mayfields Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mayfields Care Home last inspected?
The Mayfields Care Home was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 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 Mayfields Care Home?
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 Mayfields Care Home 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 Mayfields Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Mayfields Care Home 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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