Country Kitchen Foods Norfolk At Barley Court

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-12

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Country Kitchen Foods Norfolk At Barley Court is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Barley Court, Beechcroft, Costessey, Norfolk, NR5 0RJ, in the South Norfolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 March 2026, 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. South Norfolk oversees 1,138 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Norfolk is 4.7 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
Barley Court, Beechcroft, Costessey, Norfolk
Postcode
NR5 0RJ
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
930083

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Country Kitchen Foods Norfolk At Barley Court?

Country Kitchen Foods Norfolk At Barley Court has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Norfolk.

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 Country Kitchen Foods Norfolk At Barley Court last inspected?

Country Kitchen Foods Norfolk At Barley Court was last inspected on 2026-03-12. 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 Country Kitchen Foods Norfolk At Barley Court located?

Country Kitchen Foods Norfolk At Barley Court is located at Barley Court, Beechcroft, Costessey, Norfolk , NR5 0RJ, in the South Norfolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NR5 postcode area.