Grumpys Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Norfolk
Grumpys Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Grumpys Cafe was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Units 6 And 7 East Wing, Earsham Mill, Church Road, NR35 2TQ
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Grumpys Cafe among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ← Grumpys Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Grumpys Cafe 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 Grumpys Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earsham Corner Shop Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| Earsham Primary School Catering School/college/university | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| The Hot Meal Service Ltd (Beccles) Other catering premises | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| The Moorings Caring Premises | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bugs Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Quiet Waters Christian Retreat Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Fen Farm Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Grumpys Cafe
What is Grumpys Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Grumpys Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Grumpys Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grumpys Cafe last inspected?
Grumpys Cafe was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Grumpys Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grumpys Cafe compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Grumpys Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Grumpys Cafe 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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