M&S Food To Go food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Great Yarmouth
M&S Food To Go holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 January 2026, 5 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: Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
That puts M&S Food To Go among the 731 places in Great Yarmouth holding top marks, 71% 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 | 731 | 71% | ← M&S Food To Go | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 M&S Food To Go 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 M&S Food To Go, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees at Great Yarmouth Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| James Paget Hospital Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Edwards & Blake @ Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Better Days Hub Gorleston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| JayJay's@ The beach cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Fig Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Gorlestorn Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Gables Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about M&S Food To Go
What is M&S Food To Go's food hygiene rating?
M&S Food To Go has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 31 January 2026.
Is M&S Food To Go 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was M&S Food To Go last inspected?
M&S Food To Go was last inspected on 31 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at M&S Food To Go?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M&S Food To Go compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, and M&S Food To Go is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects M&S Food To Go 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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