The Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Norfolk
The Village Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Giles Road, Swanton Novers, Norfolk, NR24 2RB
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Village Hall among the 1,257 places in North Norfolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← The Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 The Village Hall 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 Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanton Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Barneys Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Brick Kilns Barney Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Old Brick Kilns Caravan Park Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Black Shuck Distillery Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Lyles House Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Melton Constable Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 March 2025 |
| Mr M Rutland Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about The Village Hall
What is The Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
The Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 18 February 2022.
Is The Village Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village Hall last inspected?
The Village Hall was last inspected on 18 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Village Hall?
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 The Village Hall compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Village Hall 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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