Puddin food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Breckland
Puddin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 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: 3 The Shambles Market Place, Thetford, IP24 2BA
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Puddin 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% | ← Puddin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Puddin 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 Puddin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Extracts Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Dads Army Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Guildhall and Carnegie Complex Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| J D Wetherspoon Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Guildhall & Carnegie Complex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Senara Tea Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Cafe Cuthbert Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about Puddin
What is Puddin's food hygiene rating?
Puddin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Puddin 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Puddin last inspected?
Puddin was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Puddin?
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 Puddin compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Puddin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Puddin 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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