B&P News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Breckland
B&P News 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 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: 5 Stone Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1JS
How it compares in Breckland
That puts B&P News 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% | ← B&P News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 B&P News 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 B&P News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-operative Society Ltd Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Sense East Caring Premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Little Owls Day Nursery Caring Premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Hoots Junior After School Club Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Taylorshaw @ Fred Nicholson School School/college/university | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| NORSE at Toftwood Infant School School/college/university | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Norse at Toftwood Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about B&P News
What is B&P News's food hygiene rating?
B&P News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 15 October 2024.
Is B&P News 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 B&P News last inspected?
B&P News was last inspected on 15 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 B&P News?
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 B&P News compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and B&P News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects B&P News 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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