Thorpe Forest food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Breckland
Thorpe Forest holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 14 October 2024, 20 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: Thorpe Cabins Thorpe Forest, Harling, IP24 2RX
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Thorpe Forest 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% | ← Thorpe Forest | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Thorpe Forest 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 Thorpe Forest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Wooster's Bakery Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 June 2025 |
| The Ginger Barista Mobile caterer | 2.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Combat Paintball Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Sunset House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
Questions about Thorpe Forest
What is Thorpe Forest's food hygiene rating?
Thorpe Forest has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Breckland Council on 14 October 2024.
Is Thorpe Forest 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thorpe Forest last inspected?
Thorpe Forest was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 20 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 Thorpe Forest?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thorpe Forest compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while Thorpe Forest holds a 4. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Thorpe Forest 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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