Mr Pats Diner food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Breckland
Mr Pats Diner holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 5 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: 1 Howlett Way, Thetford, IP24 1HZ
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Mr Pats Diner 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% | ← Mr Pats Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mr Pats Diner 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 Mr Pats Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV distribution (EN)ltd Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Fun2play Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Onward Enterprises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Croxton Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Norfolk Terrier Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Little Pirates at Drake Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| NORSE at Drake Infant School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Railway Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about Mr Pats Diner
What is Mr Pats Diner's food hygiene rating?
Mr Pats Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Mr Pats Diner 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mr Pats Diner last inspected?
Mr Pats Diner was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Mr Pats Diner?
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 Mr Pats Diner compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Mr Pats Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Mr Pats Diner 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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