Dorrington House (Watton) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Breckland
Dorrington House (Watton) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 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: Dorrington House 73 Norwich Road, Watton, IP25 6DH
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Dorrington House (Watton) 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% | ← Dorrington House (Watton) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dorrington House (Watton) 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 Dorrington House (Watton), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The T Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| The Queens Hall Other catering premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| The Willow House Pub/bar/nightclub | 426 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Watton Kebab and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 November 2025 |
| M Brooks Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Watton Hot Baguette Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 December 2025 |
| The Norfolk Gift Company Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Dorrington House (Watton)
What is Dorrington House (Watton)'s food hygiene rating?
Dorrington House (Watton) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Dorrington House (Watton) 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dorrington House (Watton) last inspected?
Dorrington House (Watton) was last inspected on 5 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 Dorrington House (Watton)?
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 Dorrington House (Watton) compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Dorrington House (Watton) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Dorrington House (Watton) 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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