Watton Bakery

Norfolk

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 21 January 2026 by Breckland.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Watton Bakery, from August 2021 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Watton Bakery.

Food hygiene rating history for Watton Bakery
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
31 August 2021	5 / 5	Very good
21 January 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Watton Bakery in Norfolk has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

45 High Street,
Watton,
Norfolk,
IP25 6AB

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Watton Bakery. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Watton Bakery?

Food hygiene at Watton Bakery is inspected by Breckland, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.breckland.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about Watton Bakery

What is Watton Bakery’s food hygiene rating?

Watton Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 21 January 2026.

When was Watton Bakery last inspected?

Watton Bakery was last inspected by Breckland on 21 January 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.