Dereham has 162 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
94% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 85% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, mobile caterer establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 5 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 18% of food businesses in Dereham.
12 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
7 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thetford | 188 | 4.6/5 | 76% |
| Swaffham | 87 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Attleborough | 84 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Watton | 66 | 4.4/5 | 67% |
| Brandon (West Suffolk) | 55 | 4.5/5 | 73% |
| Lakenheath | 31 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
There are currently 162 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Dereham, out of 623,351 rated establishments across the UK.
In Dereham, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 85% of rated businesses in Dereham hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Dereham are carried out by Breckland. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Dereham was last updated on 25 May 2026.