Hungry Cat Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Norfolk
Hungry Cat Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 11 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: 25 The Thoroughfare, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9AS
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Hungry Cat Cafe sits behind roughly 823 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ← Hungry Cat Cafe | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hungry Cat Cafe 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 Hungry Cat Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D A Browne & Son Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Soul Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| The Cap Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 March 2025 |
| Swan Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 March 2026 |
| The Green Cupboard Ltd Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2020 |
| A Taste Of Raj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Full Moon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Hungry Cat Cafe
What is Hungry Cat Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Hungry Cat Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Norfolk Council on 13 August 2025.
Is Hungry Cat Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hungry Cat Cafe last inspected?
Hungry Cat Cafe was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hungry Cat Cafe?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hungry Cat Cafe compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Hungry Cat Cafe holds a 4. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Hungry Cat Cafe 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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