Shelley's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Breckland
Shelley's 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
This is a fresh result: Shelley's was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 London Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7DD
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Shelley's 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% | ← Shelley's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shelley's 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 Shelley's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2024 |
| Methodist Church Other catering premises | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Leli's Deli & Gifts Limited Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| 22 Coffee Lounge Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Greyhound Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 April 2024 |
| Pedlars Corner Cafe & Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 April 2026 |
| Swaffham Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| Spice of Swaffham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about Shelley's
What is Shelley's's food hygiene rating?
Shelley's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Shelley's 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 Shelley's last inspected?
Shelley's was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shelley's?
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 Shelley's compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Shelley's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Shelley's 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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