Fransham Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Breckland
Fransham Village Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 28 April 2023, more than 3 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 Station Road, Great Fransham, Fransham, NR19 2JB
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Fransham Village Hall 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% | ← Fransham Village Hall | |
| 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 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 Fransham 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 Fransham Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jay Meadery Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Sunfire Spirits Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Willgress of Fransham Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| The Noon Gun Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Curds Hall Barn Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
Questions about Fransham Village Hall
What is Fransham Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Fransham Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Breckland Council on 28 April 2023.
Is Fransham Village Hall 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fransham Village Hall last inspected?
Fransham Village Hall was last inspected on 28 April 2023, more than 3 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 Fransham 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fransham Village Hall compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while Fransham Village Hall holds a 4. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Fransham 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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