Watton Kebab and Pizza House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Breckland
Watton Kebab and Pizza House holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 7 November 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: Watton Kebab House 5 High Street, Watton, IP25 6AB
How it compares in Breckland
A 2 is rare: only 6 of 1,180 rated places in Breckland score this low, about one in 197. 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% | ← Watton Kebab and Pizza House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Watton Kebab and Pizza House the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Watton Kebab and Pizza House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Brooks Butchers Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Willow House Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2026 |
| The Norfolk Gift Company Ltd Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Favourite Pizza & Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2025 |
| The Watton Hot Baguette Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 December 2025 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Great China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| The King's Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Watton Kebab and Pizza House
What is Watton Kebab and Pizza House's food hygiene rating?
Watton Kebab and Pizza House has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Breckland Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Watton Kebab and Pizza House safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Watton Kebab and Pizza House last inspected?
Watton Kebab and Pizza House was last inspected on 7 November 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 Watton Kebab and Pizza House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watton Kebab and Pizza House compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while Watton Kebab and Pizza House holds a 2. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Watton Kebab and Pizza 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 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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