Waterfall Elior at Thetford Grammar School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Breckland
Waterfall Elior at Thetford Grammar School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Thetford Grammar School Bridge Street, Thetford, IP24 3AH
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Waterfall Elior at Thetford Grammar School 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% | ← Waterfall Elior at Thetford Grammar School | |
| 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 Very 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 Waterfall Elior at Thetford Grammar School 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 Waterfall Elior at Thetford Grammar School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglia House Business Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Karvin's Budgens Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Cue Masters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Rest Thetford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Poundstretcher Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Monte Cristo Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about Waterfall Elior at Thetford Grammar School
What is Waterfall Elior at Thetford Grammar School's food hygiene rating?
Waterfall Elior at Thetford Grammar School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Breckland Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Waterfall Elior at Thetford Grammar School 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waterfall Elior at Thetford Grammar School last inspected?
Waterfall Elior at Thetford Grammar School was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 Waterfall Elior at Thetford Grammar School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Waterfall Elior at Thetford Grammar School compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while Waterfall Elior at Thetford Grammar School holds a 4. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Waterfall Elior at Thetford Grammar School 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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