Norwich VR Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
Norwich VR Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 May 2025, 13 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: 89 Oak Street, Norwich, NR3 3BP
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Norwich VR Bar among the 889 places in Norwich City holding top marks, 65% 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 | 889 | 65% | ← Norwich VR Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Norwich VR Bar 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 Norwich VR Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Arboretum Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Bare Food Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Al Madina Butcher Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Benedicts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Afrodita Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Billys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Ali Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about Norwich VR Bar
What is Norwich VR Bar's food hygiene rating?
Norwich VR Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 28 May 2025.
Is Norwich VR Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Norwich VR Bar last inspected?
Norwich VR Bar was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 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 Norwich VR Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Norwich VR Bar compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and Norwich VR Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Norwich VR Bar 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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