Blakey's Bus Cafe food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Norfolk
Blakey's Bus Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 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: Mulbarton New Village Hall, The Common, Mulbarton, NR14 8AE
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Blakey's Bus Cafe among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 823 | 84% | ← Blakey's Bus Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Blakey's Bus Cafe 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 Blakey's Bus Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulbarton Community Hub / Warm Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Mulbarton Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Summer Lotus Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2025 |
| Scout Hut Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Exempt | |
| Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2026 |
| Puddleducks Preschool Caring Premises | 3 yards away | Exempt | |
| Mulbarton Wanderers FC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Blakey's Bus Cafe
What is Blakey's Bus Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Blakey's Bus Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Blakey's Bus Cafe 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blakey's Bus Cafe last inspected?
Blakey's Bus Cafe was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blakey's Bus Cafe?
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 Blakey's Bus Cafe compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Blakey's Bus Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Blakey's Bus Cafe 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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