Banham Barrel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Breckland
Banham Barrel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 June 2025, 12 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: Kenninghall Road The Appleyard, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2HE
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Banham Barrel 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% | ← Banham Barrel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Banham Barrel 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 Banham Barrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banham Creative Cakes Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Trawlers Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Banham Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 February 2026 |
| One Stop Londis Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Coffee Nook @ PLAYNOOKS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Goymour Properties - Applewood Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2026 |
| Banham Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2025 |
Questions about Banham Barrel
What is Banham Barrel's food hygiene rating?
Banham Barrel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 26 June 2025.
Is Banham Barrel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Banham Barrel last inspected?
Banham Barrel was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 12 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 Banham Barrel?
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 Banham Barrel compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Banham Barrel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Banham Barrel 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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