Food hygiene ratings in Norwich City
Norwich City inspects and rates 1,569 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,357 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 212 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Norwich City
Standards here are good: 66% of rated businesses in Norwich City hold the top score of 5, and 89% hold a 4 or better. 24 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 899 | 66% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 23% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Norwich City
Food hygiene ratings for each town Norwich City inspects.
- Chapelfield 29 places
- University of East Anglia 15 places
Recently inspected in Norwich City
The most recent inspections published by Norwich City, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Tandoori Express | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Flour And Bean | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Patron | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| The Steam Packet | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Starbucks | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Gnaw Chocolate | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Veg Tubby | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Archer's Butchers | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Revolucion De Cuba | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
| The Sandwich Shop EatSocial | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
| Norfolk's Edge Catering & Events | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
| Subway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Norwich City
The lowest-rated food businesses in Norwich City are listed below. 5 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodbycpc | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 July 2026 |
| Piccolos | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 July 2026 |
| Pizza Oro | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 June 2026 |
| Lincolnshopper | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 December 2025 |
| Forge Local Shop | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Norwich City
How many food businesses does Norwich City rate?
Norwich City publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,569 businesses, of which 1,357 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Norwich City?
66% of rated businesses in Norwich City hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Norwich City have a bad hygiene rating?
24 food businesses in Norwich City hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 5 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Norwich City?
Environmental health officers employed by Norwich City carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Norwich City
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 1 Distillery Square 5 - Very good
- 3 C's 4 - Good
- 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfast 5 - Very good
- 7 Surrey Street Ltd 4 - Good
- A Taste Of Punjab Indian Take Away 4 - Good
- Abbey Guest House 4 - Good
- Abbeyfield 5 - Very good
- Abellio Greater Anglia 5 - Very good
- Acorns After School Care 5 - Very good
- Admiral Casino 5 - Very good
- Afrodita 5 - Very good
- Airways Diner 4 - Good
- Al Amin Cash And Carry 5 - Very good
- Al Madina Butcher 5 - Very good
- Al's 5 - Very good
- Alan Boswell Insurance (Olive Catering) 5 - Very good
- Alchemista 5 - Very good
- Alco Stores 4 - Good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldiss 5 - Very good
- Alexandra Tavern 5 - Very good
- Ali Newsagent Norwich Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ali Tandoori 5 - Very good
- Ali Tandoori Express 5 - Very good
- Alias Kebab And Pizza House 5 - Very good
- Alive Lounge 4 - Good
- All Buns Glazing 5 - Very good
- All Hallows House 5 - Very good
- Amaretto Delicatessen 5 - Very good
- Amazon UK Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- Amelia's Bar And Kitchen 4 - Good
- AMT Coffee 5 - Very good
- And Eat It 5 - Very good
- And Eat It - Doughpe 4 - Good
- Angel Road Infant & Nursey School 5 - Very good
- Angel Stores 4 - Good
- Anglia Culinary Suppliers 5 - Very good
- Ann Summers 5 - Very good
- Arboretum 5 - Very good
- Archer's Butchers 5 - Very good
- Argos 5 - Very good
- ArrowHeadz 5 - Very good
- Arti Cans 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda Express PFS Sweetbriar 4 - Good
- Ashwell Court Lunch Club 5 - Very good
- ASK Italian 5 - Very good
- Assembly House 5 - Very good
- Athena Games 5 - Very good
- Atrium Cafe (ex Bio Science Cafe) 5 - Very good
- Attic Brew 5 - Very good
- Auntie Annes 5 - Very good
- Auntie Annes Soft Pretzels 4 - Good
- Aviva Staff Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Avo 5 - Very good
- B's T's 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-03. Browse all UK councils →