Sunset House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Breckland
Sunset House 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 1 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: Sunset House 32 West Harling Road, Harling, NR16 2SL
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Sunset House 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% | ← Sunset House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sunset 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 Sunset House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harling Old School Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Harling Welcome Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| The Beeches Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 June 2025 |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Peckish Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| The Elms Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
Questions about Sunset House
What is Sunset House's food hygiene rating?
Sunset House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 1 July 2024.
Is Sunset House 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 Sunset House last inspected?
Sunset House was last inspected on 1 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 Sunset House?
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 Sunset House compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Sunset House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Sunset 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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