De Lucy House Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Norfolk
De Lucy House 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 3 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: De Lucy House, 40 Victoria Road, Diss, IP22 4HZ
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts De Lucy House 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% | ← De Lucy House 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 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 De Lucy House 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 De Lucy House Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuppa Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Cappadocia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 February 2026 |
| Ampersand Brew Co Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| BurgerJam Ltd At Ampersand Brewery Other catering premises | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Victoria Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 236 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 December 2024 |
| Angela's Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Coffeelink Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| High Altitude Diss Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about De Lucy House Care Home
What is De Lucy House Care Home's food hygiene rating?
De Lucy House Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 3 February 2026.
Is De Lucy House 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 De Lucy House Care Home last inspected?
De Lucy House Care Home was last inspected on 3 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 De Lucy House Care Home?
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 De Lucy House 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 De Lucy House Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects De Lucy House 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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