Old School Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Breckland
Old School Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 March 2025, 15 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: Old School Hall Church Road, Little Ellingham, NR17 1JN
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Old School Hall 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% | ← Old School Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old School Hall 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 Old School Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lombard House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Norfolk Veg Box Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 October 2025 |
| Gringos Nacho Factory Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Melsop Farm Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Great Ellingham Pre school Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Great Ellingham Recreation Centre Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| NORSE at Great Ellingham C.P School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Rocklands Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
Questions about Old School Hall
What is Old School Hall's food hygiene rating?
Old School Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Old School Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old School Hall last inspected?
Old School Hall was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 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 Old School Hall?
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 Old School Hall compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Old School Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Old School Hall 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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