Deborah Barker food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Breckland
Deborah Barker holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 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: Dereham Road Lodge Farm, Garvestone, Norwich, NR9 4QT
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Deborah Barker 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% | ← Deborah Barker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Deborah Barker 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 Deborah Barker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garvestone School Breakfast & After School Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Garvestone Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Meet and Eat Luncheon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Taylorshaw @ Garvestone Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about Deborah Barker
What is Deborah Barker's food hygiene rating?
Deborah Barker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Deborah Barker 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Deborah Barker last inspected?
Deborah Barker was last inspected on 19 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 Deborah Barker?
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 Deborah Barker compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Deborah Barker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Deborah Barker 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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