Urban Munch food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Norwich City
Urban Munch holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 19 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 Castle Meadow, Norwich, NR1 3PY
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Urban Munch sits behind roughly 891 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 891 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 24% | ← Urban Munch | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Urban Munch 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 Urban Munch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Benoli Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Baha Kitchen @ Yalm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| ArrowHeadz Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Norwich Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
Questions about Urban Munch
What is Urban Munch's food hygiene rating?
Urban Munch has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 19 June 2024.
Is Urban Munch 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Urban Munch last inspected?
Urban Munch was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Urban Munch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Urban Munch compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,363 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while Urban Munch holds a 4. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Urban Munch 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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