The Chase food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Breckland
The Chase holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 August 2025, 11 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: The Chase Newtown, Thetford, IP24 3BN
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chase sits behind roughly 1,014 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,014 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ← The Chase | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Chase 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 The Chase, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglia House Business Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Kebab King Mobile caterer | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Karvin's Budgens Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Cue Masters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Poundstretcher Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Monte Cristo Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about The Chase
What is The Chase's food hygiene rating?
The Chase has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Breckland Council on 6 August 2025.
Is The Chase safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chase last inspected?
The Chase was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 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 The Chase?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chase compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while The Chase holds a 4. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Chase 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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