Greyhound Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Breckland
Greyhound Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 19 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Greyhound 97 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7AQ
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Greyhound Inn 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% | ← Greyhound Inn | |
| 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 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 Greyhound Inn 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 Greyhound Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Hubbard's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| The Green Parrot - Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 June 2026 |
| Leli's Deli & Gifts Limited Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Methodist Church Other catering premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Pedlars Corner Cafe & Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 April 2026 |
| Starlings of Swaffham Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| John's Mr Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about Greyhound Inn
What is Greyhound Inn's food hygiene rating?
Greyhound Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Breckland Council on 19 April 2024.
Is Greyhound Inn 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greyhound Inn last inspected?
Greyhound Inn was last inspected on 19 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Greyhound Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Greyhound Inn compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while Greyhound Inn holds a 4. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Greyhound Inn 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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