Swaffham has 87 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
97% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 86% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 7 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 30% of food businesses in Swaffham.
13 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
2 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thetford | 188 | 4.5/5 | 76% |
| Dereham | 160 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| 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 87 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Swaffham, out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In Swaffham, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 86% of rated businesses in Swaffham hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Swaffham 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 Swaffham was last updated on 13 May 2026.