The Willow House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Breckland
The Willow 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
This is a fresh result: The Willow House was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ye Olde Willow House 2 High Street, Watton, IP25 6AE
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Willow 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 Willow 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 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 Willow 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 Willow House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watton Kebab and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 November 2025 |
| M Brooks Butchers Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Watton Hot Baguette Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 December 2025 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| The Norfolk Gift Company Ltd Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Favourite Pizza & Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2025 |
| Great China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| The King's Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about The Willow House
What is The Willow House's food hygiene rating?
The Willow House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Breckland Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Willow 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 Willow House last inspected?
The Willow House was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Willow House?
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 The Willow 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 Willow House holds a 4. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Willow 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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