NORSE at East Harling Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Breckland
NORSE at East Harling Primary 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 January 2026, 5 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: East Harling Primary School And Nursery Gallants Lane, Harling, NR16 2NQ
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so NORSE at East Harling Primary 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% | ← NORSE at East Harling Primary 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 Generally satisfactory
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 NORSE at East Harling Primary 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 NORSE at East Harling Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Peckish Retailers - other | 275 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| The Pharmacy Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 374 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 June 2025 |
| Harling Old School Hall Other catering premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Harling Welcome Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| The Beeches Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about NORSE at East Harling Primary School
What is NORSE at East Harling Primary School's food hygiene rating?
NORSE at East Harling Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Breckland Council on 21 January 2026.
Is NORSE at East Harling Primary 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 NORSE at East Harling Primary School last inspected?
NORSE at East Harling Primary School was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 NORSE at East Harling Primary 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does NORSE at East Harling Primary School compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while NORSE at East Harling Primary School holds a 4. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects NORSE at East Harling Primary 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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