Mattishall News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Breckland
Mattishall News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 20 August 2025, 10 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: 42 Dereham Road, Mattishall, NR20 3NP
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Mattishall News 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% | ← Mattishall News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Mattishall 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 Mattishall News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocking Horse Day Care Caring Premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| The Oaks & Woodcroft Care Homes Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Little Footsteps of Mattishall Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Chapel Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Victoria Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 April 2026 |
| The Acorn Hut Farm Shop & Plant Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Squirrels Rest Cafe & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about Mattishall News
What is Mattishall News's food hygiene rating?
Mattishall News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Breckland Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Mattishall News 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mattishall News last inspected?
Mattishall News was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 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 Mattishall News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mattishall News compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while Mattishall News holds a 4. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Mattishall 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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