Elmham Tea Post food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Breckland
Elmham Tea Post holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 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: The Post Office 62 Holt Road, North Elmham, NR20 5JQ
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Elmham Tea Post 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% | ← Elmham Tea Post | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Elmham Tea Post 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 Elmham Tea Post, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Catering Company at North Elmham Primary School School/college/university | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| North Elmham Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 363 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 July 2024 |
| Kings Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| North Elmham Youth & Community Development Trust Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2025 |
| Beck's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| The Railway Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about Elmham Tea Post
What is Elmham Tea Post's food hygiene rating?
Elmham Tea Post has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Elmham Tea Post 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elmham Tea Post last inspected?
Elmham Tea Post was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 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 Elmham Tea Post?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elmham Tea Post compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Elmham Tea Post is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Elmham Tea Post 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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