Hockering Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Breckland
Hockering Village Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2024, 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: Village Hall 3 Heath Road, Hockering, NR20 3HT
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Hockering Village Hall 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% | ← Hockering Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hockering Village Hall 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 Hockering Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Hockering Shop Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Nourish Catering at Hockering CE Primary Academy School/college/university | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| M&J'S sweet treats Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kimblewick Equestrian Centre Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Hockering Village Hall
What is Hockering Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Hockering Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 30 January 2024.
Is Hockering Village Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hockering Village Hall last inspected?
Hockering Village Hall was last inspected on 30 January 2024, 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 Hockering Village Hall?
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 Hockering Village Hall compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Hockering Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Hockering Village Hall 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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