Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Breckland
Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 May 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.
Address: Banham Zoo Kenninghall Road, Banham, NR16 2HE
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo sits behind roughly 1,014 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,014 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ← Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo 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.
What the business says
<pre> <span style="color:#333333">I am writing to formally request a review of the Food Hygiene Rating awarded, as we believe the score of 4 does not accurately reflect the overall level of compliance and standards observed across the site.<o:p></o:p></span></pre> <p> &nbsp;</p>
Businesses have a right to reply to their rating. This response is published by the Food Standards Agency alongside the score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Nook @ PLAYNOOKS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Goymour Properties - Applewood Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| One Stop Londis Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Banham Barrel Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Banham Creative Cakes Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Trawlers Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Banham Butchers Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 February 2026 |
| Banham Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2025 |
Questions about Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo
What is Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo's food hygiene rating?
Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Breckland Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo last inspected?
Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo holds a 4. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Has Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo responded to its rating?
Yes. Businesses have a right to reply, published alongside the rating. Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo said: “<pre> <span style="color:#333333">I am writing to formally request a review of the Food Hygiene Rating awarded, as we believe the score of 4 does not accurately reflect the overall level of compliance and standards observed across the site.<o:p></o:p></span></pre> <p> &nbsp;</p>”
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo 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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