The Newsagent And Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Norwich City
The Newsagent And Off Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 Alexandra Road, Norwich, NR2 3ED
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Newsagent And Off Licence 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% | ← The Newsagent And Off Licence | |
| 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 The Newsagent And Off Licence 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 Newsagent And Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| Alexandra Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Al Madina Butcher Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Bowling House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bread Source Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Blossom Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Blue Joanna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bond Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about The Newsagent And Off Licence
What is The Newsagent And Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
The Newsagent And Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 7 January 2025.
Is The Newsagent And Off Licence 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Newsagent And Off Licence last inspected?
The Newsagent And Off Licence was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 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 The Newsagent And Off Licence?
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 The Newsagent And Off Licence 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 The Newsagent And Off Licence holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects The Newsagent And Off Licence 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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