Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Breckland
Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 October 2025, 8 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: 5 Bertie Ward Way, Dereham, NR19 1TE
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves 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% | ← Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves 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 Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Genie Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Mid Norfolk Foodbank (Warehouse) Distributors/Transporters | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Norse at Toftwood Junior School School/college/university | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Taylorshaw @ Fred Nicholson School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| NORSE at Toftwood Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Hoots Junior After School Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Little Owls Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves
What is Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves's food hygiene rating?
Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 27 October 2025.
Is Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves last inspected?
Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 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 Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves?
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 Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Garden of Suffolk and Norfolk Garden Preserves 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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