Canton Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Norwich City
Canton Chinese Takeaway holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 6 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: 129 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1TR
How it compares in Norwich City
A 2 is rare: only 22 of 1,363 rated places in Norwich City score this low, about one in 62. By contrast 65% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 891 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ← Canton Chinese Takeaway | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Canton Chinese Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Canton Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bun X At The Coach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Abellio Greater Anglia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Argos Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| B\&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Bishop Bridge Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bishop Bridge Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about Canton Chinese Takeaway
What is Canton Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Canton Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Norwich City Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Canton Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Canton Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Canton Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 6 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 Canton Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Canton Chinese Takeaway 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 Canton Chinese Takeaway holds a 2. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Canton Chinese Takeaway 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Norwich City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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