Harling Old School Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Breckland
Harling Old School 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 12 November 2025, 8 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: The Old School Hall School Lane, Harling, NR16 2LU
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Harling Old School 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% | ← Harling Old School 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 Very 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 Harling Old School 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 Harling Old School Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harling Welcome Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 June 2025 |
| Peckish Retailers - other | 149 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Pharmacy Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| The Beeches Caring Premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Paul's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| NORSE at East Harling Primary School School/college/university | 424 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Harling Old School Hall
What is Harling Old School Hall's food hygiene rating?
Harling Old School Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Harling Old School 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 Harling Old School Hall last inspected?
Harling Old School Hall was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 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 Harling Old School Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harling Old School Hall compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Harling Old School Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Harling Old School 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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