Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Breckland
Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the business and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: Merle Boddy Centre Station Yard, Swaffham, PE37 7JE
How it compares in Breckland
A 1 is rare: only 12 of 1,180 rated places in Breckland score this low, about one in 98. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,014 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ← Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Ltd | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hylete Fit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | Exempt | |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| The Station Bar & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Best Indian Foods (T/A Indian Summer Restaurant Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 January 2026 |
| Iceni Care Home Caring Premises | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Swaffham Service Station Ltd Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Adhavan Ltd (BP-Swaffham) Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Ltd
What is Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Breckland Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Ltd last inspected?
Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Ltd was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Ltd compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Ltd holds a 1. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Breckland, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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