Clifford Brothers Brewery Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · South Norfolk
Clifford Brothers Brewery Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 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: Brooke Farm, 88 Yarmouth Road, Kirby Cane, NR35 2PJ
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Clifford Brothers Brewery Ltd 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% | ← Clifford Brothers Brewery Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Clifford Brothers Brewery Ltd 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 Clifford Brothers Brewery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Of Ellingham Retailers - other | 246 yards away | Exempt | |
| Norse Commercial Services @ Ellingham VC Primary School School/college/university | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Olive Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Kirby Cane Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Clifford Brothers Brewery Ltd
What is Clifford Brothers Brewery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Clifford Brothers Brewery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Clifford Brothers Brewery Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clifford Brothers Brewery Ltd last inspected?
Clifford Brothers Brewery Ltd was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 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 Clifford Brothers Brewery Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Clifford Brothers Brewery Ltd compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Clifford Brothers Brewery Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Clifford Brothers Brewery Ltd 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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