Carrick's at Castle Farm food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Breckland
Carrick's at Castle Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 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: Castle Farm Elsing Road, Swanton Morley, NR20 4JT
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Carrick's at Castle Farm 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% | ← Carrick's at Castle Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Carrick's at Castle Farm 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 Carrick's at Castle Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickling Barn Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| King's Lynn Christian Fellowship Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Pavilion Theatre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| Regency Guest Houe Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Rocket House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Spud Shack Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Trimingham House Caravan Site Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 November 2024 |
| Darbys Freehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Carrick's at Castle Farm
What is Carrick's at Castle Farm's food hygiene rating?
Carrick's at Castle Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Carrick's at Castle Farm 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carrick's at Castle Farm last inspected?
Carrick's at Castle Farm was last inspected on 2 July 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 Carrick's at Castle Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Carrick's at Castle Farm compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Carrick's at Castle Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Carrick's at Castle Farm 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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