The Old Orchard Cafe At Emmaus food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Norfolk
The Old Orchard Cafe At Emmaus holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 June 2026, 2 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.
94% of rated food businesses in South Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Norfolk ratings →
Address: All Hallows Convent, Belsey Bridge Road, Ditchingham, NR35 2DT
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How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts The Old Orchard Cafe At Emmaus among the 843 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 | 843 | 84% | ← The Old Orchard Cafe At Emmaus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 Old Orchard Cafe At Emmaus 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 Old Orchard Cafe At Emmaus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditchingham Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| Kingsley Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Ditchingham Farms Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| All Hallows Healthcare Trust Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Jamia Almaarif Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Lunch Club @ Broome Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Old Orchard Cafe At Emmaus
What is The Old Orchard Cafe At Emmaus's food hygiene rating?
The Old Orchard Cafe At Emmaus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 9 June 2026.
Is The Old Orchard Cafe At Emmaus 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Orchard Cafe At Emmaus last inspected?
The Old Orchard Cafe At Emmaus was last inspected on 9 June 2026, 2 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 Old Orchard Cafe At Emmaus?
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 Old Orchard Cafe At Emmaus compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 999 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Orchard Cafe At Emmaus is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Old Orchard Cafe At Emmaus 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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