The George Hotel Norwich food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Norwich City
The George Hotel Norwich holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: George Hotel, 10 Arlington Lane, Norwich, NR2 2DB
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts The George Hotel Norwich among the 891 places in Norwich City holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 891 | 65% | ← The George Hotel Norwich | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 208 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The George Hotel Norwich, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Joanna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bignold Primary School - The Pantry School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Beehive Child Care - Pre School Group Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Ben \& Jerrys Scoop Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Ann Summers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bakers And Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about The George Hotel Norwich
What is The George Hotel Norwich's food hygiene rating?
The George Hotel Norwich has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 9 September 2025.
Is The George Hotel Norwich safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The George Hotel Norwich last inspected?
The George Hotel Norwich was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
How does The George Hotel Norwich compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,363 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and The George Hotel Norwich is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects The George Hotel Norwich and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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