Food hygiene ratings in South Norfolk
South Norfolk inspects and rates 1,111 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 999 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 112 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in South Norfolk
Standards here are high: 84% of rated businesses in South Norfolk hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 18 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 843 | 84% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in South Norfolk
Food hygiene ratings for each town South Norfolk inspects.
- Diss 103 places
- Wymondham 93 places
- Costessey 60 places
- Harleston 43 places
- Hethersett 34 places
- Long Stratton 31 places
- Loddon 21 places
- Hingham 18 places
- Poringland 18 places
- Mulbarton 18 places
- Colney 17 places
Recently inspected in South Norfolk
The most recent inspections published by South Norfolk, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Limited | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2026 |
| Forncett Festival CIC | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2026 |
| Kabin Road Premier | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2026 |
| The Crepe Kitchen | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2026 |
| Harleston Sancroft Primary Academy Catering | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Spice Cottage | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| The Watering Can | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Greggs | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Istanbul Kebab House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| The Happiness Hut | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| CherithBliss | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2026 |
| Waitrose | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in South Norfolk
The lowest-rated food businesses in South Norfolk are listed below. 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hingham Fish Bar & Kebab House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 July 2026 |
| Bressingham Village Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 July 2026 |
| Pizza Time | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 June 2026 |
| The Cherry Tree Public House | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 March 2026 |
| Victoria Market | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 February 2026 |
| St Peters Primary Wraparound Care | School/college/university | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 January 2026 |
| Bridge Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 January 2026 |
| Normans Fish And Chips | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in South Norfolk
How many food businesses does South Norfolk rate?
South Norfolk publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,111 businesses, of which 999 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in South Norfolk?
84% of rated businesses in South Norfolk 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 South Norfolk have a bad hygiene rating?
18 food businesses in South Norfolk hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 8 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in South Norfolk?
Environmental health officers employed by South Norfolk 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 South Norfolk
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 1066@The Chequers 5 - Very good
- 61 On Folly 5 - Very good
- A Chapter Of Cake 5 - Very good
- A J Ward Butchers Limited 5 - Very good
- A Piece Of Cake 5 - Very good
- A Piece Of Cake 5 - Very good
- A Taste Of Raj 5 - Very good
- A&A Events Catering Ltd (Roost) 5 - Very good
- Abbeygate Garages Ltd (Esso) 5 - Very good
- Adelie Bakes 5 - Very good
- Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store 5 - Very good
- Adriana Fine Cakes 5 - Very good
- Adrians Fish Box 5 - Very good
- African Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Ahmed Spice 5 - Very good
- Aijay's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Alburgh Village Hall 5 - Very good
- Alburgh With Denton School Catering 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldis & Sons Cafe 5 - Very good
- Aldis & Sons Church Farm Shop 5 - Very good
- Alison Kerton 5 - Very good
- All Hallows Healthcare Trust 5 - Very good
- All The Sweet Things 5 - Very good
- Alpington & Bergh Apton CofE Primary School 5 - Very good
- Alpington And Yelverton (Cottontails) Pre School 5 - Very good
- Ampersand Brew Co 5 - Very good
- Angel Wings Bar & Grill 5 - Very good
- Angela's Coffee Lounge 5 - Very good
- Anglia Farmers Ltd 5 - Very good
- Animal Inns Ltd @ The Wildebeest Arms 5 - Very good
- Anne Heppel At Harleston Country Market 5 - Very good
- Annette Uzoigwe 5 - Very good
- Ashleigh Primary School 5 - Very good
- Aslacton And Great Moulton Coronation Hall 5 - Very good
- Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary School 5 - Very good
- Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place 5 - Very good
- Ayton House Ltd 5 - Very good
- Azure 5 - Very good
- B&M Retail 5 - Very good
- Babas Burger & Pizza 5 - Very good
- Bailey's Fish And Chips 5 - Very good
- Bake It By Hayley 5 - Very good
- Bake My Day 5 - Very good
- Baked By Winters 5 - Very good
- Barchester Healthcare At Hethersett Hall 5 - Very good
- Barefoot 5 - Very good
- Barford School Dining Centre 5 - Very good
- Barmaster Bars 5 - Very good
- Barnham Broom CE VA Primary School 5 - Very good
- Barnham Broom Country Club 5 - Very good
- Barrons Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Bawburgh School Breakfast & After School Club 5 - Very good
- Bay And Fig Events Ltd 5 - Very good
- Baysfield Gardens Care Home 5 - Very good
- Beauchamp House 5 - Very good
- Becs Cake Creations 5 - Very good
- Bed & Breakfast At White House 5 - Very good
- Bee Sweet 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-07. Browse all UK councils →