The Catherine Wheel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
The Catherine Wheel 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 27 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Catherine Wheel, 61 St Augustines Street, Norwich, NR3 3BG
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts The Catherine Wheel 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% | ← The Catherine Wheel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Catherine Wheel 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 Catherine Wheel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Source Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Angel Road Infant & Nursey School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| BestBargain Norwich Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Afrodita Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Ali Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| BaxterStorey - Mills And Reeve - Norwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bowling House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about The Catherine Wheel
What is The Catherine Wheel's food hygiene rating?
The Catherine Wheel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 27 March 2019.
Is The Catherine Wheel 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 The Catherine Wheel last inspected?
The Catherine Wheel was last inspected on 27 March 2019, more than 7 years 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 Catherine Wheel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Catherine Wheel 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 The Catherine Wheel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects The Catherine Wheel 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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