Louis Marchesi food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
Louis Marchesi holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 17 Tombland, Norwich, NR3 1HF
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Louis Marchesi 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% | ← Louis Marchesi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 115 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 210 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Louis Marchesi none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Louis Marchesi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2022 |
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Brix N Bones Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Bar Cerdita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Ali Newsagent Norwich Ltd Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Amaretto Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2018 |
| Bishop's House Honey Farmers/growers | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
Questions about Louis Marchesi
What is Louis Marchesi's food hygiene rating?
Louis Marchesi has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Louis Marchesi 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Louis Marchesi last inspected?
Louis Marchesi was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Louis Marchesi?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Louis Marchesi compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,361 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and Louis Marchesi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Louis Marchesi 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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