The Wonder Wood food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Breckland
The Wonder Wood 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: Norwich Road Unit 1 - Hillier House, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6JX
How it compares in Breckland
That puts The Wonder Wood 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% | ← The Wonder Wood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Wonder Wood 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 The Wonder Wood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Spar & Subway Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Tom & G'S Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 April 2025 |
| Barnies Foods Manufacturers/packers | 140 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 March 2026 |
| Aerolite Garage Ltd Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Buckingham Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about The Wonder Wood
What is The Wonder Wood's food hygiene rating?
The Wonder Wood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Wonder Wood 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 The Wonder Wood last inspected?
The Wonder Wood was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 The Wonder Wood?
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 The Wonder Wood compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and The Wonder Wood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Wonder Wood 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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