Parkside School - Norse Commercial food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Norwich City
Parkside School - Norse Commercial holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 5 March 2026, 4 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: Parkside School, College Road, Norwich, NR2 3JA
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Parkside School - Norse Commercial sits behind roughly 889 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 889 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ← Parkside School - Norse Commercial | |
| 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 207 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 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 Parkside School - Norse Commercial 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 Parkside School - Norse Commercial, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| Blue Joanna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Alexandra Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Alias Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bond Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Beehive Child Care - Pre School Group Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Al Madina Butcher Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Bread Source Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about Parkside School - Norse Commercial
What is Parkside School - Norse Commercial's food hygiene rating?
Parkside School - Norse Commercial has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Parkside School - Norse Commercial 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Parkside School - Norse Commercial last inspected?
Parkside School - Norse Commercial was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Parkside School - Norse Commercial?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Parkside School - Norse Commercial compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while Parkside School - Norse Commercial holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Parkside School - Norse Commercial 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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