The Matthew Project food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Norwich City
The Matthew Project 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 9 January 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: 70 - 80 Oak Street, Norwich, NR3 3AQ
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Matthew Project 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% | ← The Matthew Project | |
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 208 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 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 The Matthew Project 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 The Matthew Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Bowling House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Benedicts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bare Food Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Afrodita Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Ali Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Billys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Alchemista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about The Matthew Project
What is The Matthew Project's food hygiene rating?
The Matthew Project has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 9 January 2024.
Is The Matthew Project 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 The Matthew Project last inspected?
The Matthew Project was last inspected on 9 January 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 The Matthew Project?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Matthew Project compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while The Matthew Project holds a 4. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects The Matthew Project 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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