Mother Hubbard's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Breckland
Mother Hubbard'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
The rating dates from 10 April 2026, 3 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: 91 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7AQ
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Mother Hubbard'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% | ← Mother Hubbard'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 Mother Hubbard'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 Mother Hubbard's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Parrot - Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 June 2026 |
| Greyhound Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 April 2024 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Starlings of Swaffham Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Leli's Deli & Gifts Limited Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Pedlars Corner Cafe & Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 April 2026 |
| John's Mr Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about Mother Hubbard's
What is Mother Hubbard's's food hygiene rating?
Mother Hubbard's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 10 April 2026.
Is Mother Hubbard'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 Mother Hubbard's last inspected?
Mother Hubbard's was last inspected on 10 April 2026, 3 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 Mother Hubbard'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 Mother Hubbard's compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Mother Hubbard's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Mother Hubbard'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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