Dorrington House (Watton)

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-05

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Dorrington House (Watton) is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Dorrington House 73 Norwich Road, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6DH, in the Breckland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 November 2025, 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 0 — 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 food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Dorrington House 73 Norwich Road, Watton, Norfolk
Postcode
IP25 6DH
Local Authority
Breckland
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
833066

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Dorrington House (Watton)?

Dorrington House (Watton) 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Dorrington House (Watton) last inspected?

Dorrington House (Watton) was last inspected on 2025-11-05. 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 Dorrington House (Watton) located?

Dorrington House (Watton) is located at Dorrington House 73 Norwich Road, Watton, Norfolk , IP25 6DH, in the Breckland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP25 postcode area.