The Codfather food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Great Yarmouth
The Codfather 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 24 October 2025, 8 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: California Road, California, NR29 3QL
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
In Great Yarmouth, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Codfather sits behind roughly 731 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 731 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ← The Codfather | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 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 The Codfather 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 Codfather, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Oasis Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Oasis Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| California Cliffs Convenience Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| California Cliffs Holiday Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Green Farm Stores Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Boathouse Restaurant and Bar at Summerfields Holiday Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Green Farm Fish & Chip shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Whites Lounge Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Questions about The Codfather
What is The Codfather's food hygiene rating?
The Codfather has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 24 October 2025.
Is The Codfather 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 The Codfather last inspected?
The Codfather was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Codfather?
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 The Codfather compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, while The Codfather holds a 4. 161 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects The Codfather 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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