Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Norfolk
Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton 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 30 April 2026, 2 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: The Common, Mulbarton, Norfolk, NR14 8AE
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton 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% | ← Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton | |
| 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 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 Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton 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 Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puddleducks Preschool Caring Premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Blakey's Bus Cafe Mobile caterer | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Mulbarton Community Hub / Warm Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Mulbarton Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Summer Lotus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2025 |
| Scout Hut Pub/bar/nightclub | 3 yards away | Exempt | |
| Mulbarton Wanderers FC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton
What is Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton's food hygiene rating?
Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Norfolk Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton 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 Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton last inspected?
Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton holds a 4. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton 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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