Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Norfolk
Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U 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
This is a fresh result: Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Firs, Redenhall Road, Harleston, IP20 9QN
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U 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% | ← Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U 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 Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broken Egg (Norfolk) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Prime Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Harleston Sancroft Primary Academy Catering School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Priory Group @ Richmond House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Trees Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Pizza Plus Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Tripolitania Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| D A Browne & Son Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U
What is Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U's food hygiene rating?
Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U 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 Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U last inspected?
Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U 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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