Chopsticks food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Breckland
Chopsticks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2025, 12 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: Briar Cottage 86A High Street, Watton, IP25 6AH
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Chopsticks among the 1,014 places in Breckland holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,014 | 86% | ← Chopsticks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Chopsticks 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 Chopsticks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 July 2025 |
| Watton Community Centre Other catering premises | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Pizza Plus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 June 2025 |
| Watton Christian Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 December 2023 |
| The Norfolk Nook Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Transylvania Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| JEPA Tiny Town Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shou Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Chopsticks
What is Chopsticks's food hygiene rating?
Chopsticks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Chopsticks safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chopsticks last inspected?
Chopsticks was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 Chopsticks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chopsticks compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Chopsticks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Chopsticks 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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