Garfield House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Breckland
Garfield House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Garfield House was inspected on 11 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Breckland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Breckland ratings →
Address: Garfield House 15 Norwich Road, Dereham, NR20 3AE
How this rating has changed
Garfield House was re-inspected on 11 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Garfield House among the 1,026 places in Breckland holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,026 | 87% | ← Garfield House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 93 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 Garfield House 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 Garfield House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Footsteps of Dereham Ltd Caring Premises | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily East Dereham Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Dereham Cricket Club Other catering premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Dereham Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Food Cabin Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Mid Norfolk Foodbank (Distributor) Distributors/Transporters | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Kings Park Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
Questions about Garfield House
What is Garfield House's food hygiene rating?
Garfield House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 11 August 2026.
Is Garfield House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Garfield House last inspected?
Garfield House was last inspected on 11 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Garfield House?
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 Garfield House compare to other places in Breckland?
87% of the 1,181 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Garfield House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Garfield House 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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Garfield House is one of 166 rated food businesses in Dereham. See every hygiene rating in Dereham →
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