NORSE at Drake Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Breckland
NORSE at Drake Infant School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very 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: Fairfields Drake First School, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JW
How it compares in Breckland
That puts NORSE at Drake Infant School 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% | ← NORSE at Drake Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to NORSE at Drake Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pirates at Drake Caring Premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| A & T Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| New Full House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Norfolk Terrier Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Coronation House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Croxton Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Coronation House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about NORSE at Drake Infant School
What is NORSE at Drake Infant School's food hygiene rating?
NORSE at Drake Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 21 November 2024.
Is NORSE at Drake Infant School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was NORSE at Drake Infant School last inspected?
NORSE at Drake Infant 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.
How does NORSE at Drake Infant School compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and NORSE at Drake Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects NORSE at Drake Infant 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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