Shipdham Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Breckland
Shipdham Stores 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 13 March 2026, 3 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: 27-28 Chapel Street, Shipdham, IP25 7LB
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Shipdham Stores 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% | ← Shipdham Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shipdham Stores 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 Shipdham Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipdham Manor Caring Premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Nourish Contract Catering at Thomas Bullock CE Primary Academy School/college/university | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Shipdham Playgroup Caring Premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Shipdham Post Office & Shop Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
| The Golden Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Kings Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Express Coffee Cars Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Shipdham Stores
What is Shipdham Stores's food hygiene rating?
Shipdham Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Shipdham Stores 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 Shipdham Stores last inspected?
Shipdham Stores was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 3 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 Shipdham Stores?
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 Shipdham Stores compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Shipdham Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Shipdham Stores 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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