The Pharmacy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Breckland
The Pharmacy 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 15 November 2024, 19 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: The Pharmacy Memorial Green, Harling, NR16 2ND
How it compares in Breckland
That puts The Pharmacy 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% | ← The Pharmacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Pharmacy 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 The Pharmacy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 June 2025 |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Peckish Retailers - other | 132 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Beeches Caring Premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Harling Old School Hall Other catering premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Harling Welcome Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| NORSE at East Harling Primary School School/college/university | 352 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2026 |
| Paul's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about The Pharmacy
What is The Pharmacy's food hygiene rating?
The Pharmacy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 15 November 2024.
Is The Pharmacy 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 The Pharmacy last inspected?
The Pharmacy was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 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 The Pharmacy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pharmacy compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and The Pharmacy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Pharmacy 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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