The Station Bar & Restaurant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Breckland
The Station Bar & Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2025, 9 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: 48 Station Street, Swaffham, PE37 7HP
How it compares in Breckland
That puts The Station Bar & Restaurant among the 1,014 places in Breckland 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← The Station Bar & Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 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 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 Station Bar & Restaurant 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 Station Bar & Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Indian Foods (T/A Indian Summer Restaurant Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 January 2026 |
| Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Ltd Other catering premises | 151 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 February 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Hylete Fit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | Exempt | |
| Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| G4S Facilities Management Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| The George Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 337 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 389 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Station Bar & Restaurant
What is The Station Bar & Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Station Bar & Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 22 September 2025.
Is The Station Bar & Restaurant 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Station Bar & Restaurant last inspected?
The Station Bar & Restaurant was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 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 The Station Bar & Restaurant?
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 Station Bar & Restaurant compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and The Station Bar & Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Station Bar & Restaurant 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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