The Elms Guest House
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Elms Guest House is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at The Elms Garboldisham Road, Harling, Norfolk, NR16 2PU, in the Breckland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 November 2023, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Breckland oversees 1,241 registered food businesses, of which 90% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Breckland is 4.8 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Elms Guest House?
The Elms Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Breckland.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Elms Guest House last inspected?
The Elms Guest House was last inspected on 2023-11-28. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Elms Guest House located?
The Elms Guest House is located at The Elms Garboldisham Road, Harling, Norfolk , NR16 2PU, in the Breckland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NR16 postcode area.