The Saxon Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Breckland
The Saxon Public House 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 28 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Saxon Public House Lynn Road, Weeting, IP27 0QW
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Saxon Public House 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 Saxon Public House | |
| 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 Saxon Public House 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 Saxon Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckland Service Station Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 January 2025 |
| Weeting Light Lunch Club Other catering premises | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Weeting Londis Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2024 |
| George's Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Mrs R Scrafield Retailers - other | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2021 |
| Harvest Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about The Saxon Public House
What is The Saxon Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Saxon Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Breckland Council on 28 August 2024.
Is The Saxon Public House 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 Saxon Public House last inspected?
The Saxon Public House was last inspected on 28 August 2024, 22 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 Saxon Public House?
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 Saxon Public House compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while The Saxon Public House holds a 4. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Saxon Public 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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