Flour and Bean food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Breckland
Flour and Bean 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 14 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: 2 Market Place, Dereham, NR19 2AW
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Flour and Bean 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% | ← Flour and Bean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Flour and Bean 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 Flour and Bean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Kings Burger Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Superdrug Stores plc Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Poundland Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| No1 corner shop Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Norfolk Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Flour and Bean
What is Flour and Bean's food hygiene rating?
Flour and Bean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Flour and Bean 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 Flour and Bean last inspected?
Flour and Bean was last inspected on 14 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 Flour and Bean?
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 Flour and Bean compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Flour and Bean is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Flour and Bean 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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