The Elms Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Breckland
The Elms Guest House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Elms Garboldisham Road, Harling, NR16 2PU
How it compares in Breckland
That puts The Elms Guest House 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% | ← The Elms Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Elms Guest House 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 The Elms Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Marg an Rita's Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Harling Old School Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Harling Welcome Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Peckish Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sunset House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| The Muddy Spaniel Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about The Elms Guest House
What is The Elms Guest House's food hygiene rating?
The Elms Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 28 November 2023.
Is The Elms Guest House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Elms Guest House last inspected?
The Elms Guest House was last inspected on 28 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 The Elms Guest House?
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 The Elms Guest House compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and The Elms Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Elms Guest House 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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