NORSE at St Andrews Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Breckland
NORSE at St Andrews Primary 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 26 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: St Andrews Primary School The Street, North Lopham, IP22 2LR
How it compares in Breckland
That puts NORSE at St Andrews Primary 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 St Andrews Primary 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 NORSE at St Andrews 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 St Andrews Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr R Nunn (Market Base) Other catering premises | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| The King's Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2026 |
| Callow & Sons J & C Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| J & C Callow & Sons Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2022 |
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about NORSE at St Andrews Primary School
What is NORSE at St Andrews Primary School's food hygiene rating?
NORSE at St Andrews Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 26 November 2024.
Is NORSE at St Andrews Primary 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 St Andrews Primary School last inspected?
NORSE at St Andrews Primary School was last inspected on 26 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 NORSE at St Andrews Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 NORSE at St Andrews Primary 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 St Andrews Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects NORSE at St Andrews 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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