Penny's Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Breckland
Penny's Tearoom 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 16 January 2025, 17 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: Ashdale 134 Hills Road, Saham Hills, Saham Toney, IP25 7EZ
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Penny's Tearoom 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% | ← Penny's Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Penny's Tearoom 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 Penny's Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Catering at Parker's C of E Primary Academy School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Parkers CofE Primary Academy (wraparound care) Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Ashill Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Old Bell Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2026 |
| NORSE at Ashill VC Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Breckfast Club Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Ashill Food & Wine Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
Questions about Penny's Tearoom
What is Penny's Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Penny's Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Penny's Tearoom 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 Penny's Tearoom last inspected?
Penny's Tearoom was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 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 Penny's Tearoom?
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 Penny's Tearoom compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Penny's Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Penny's Tearoom 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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