Serco PECS Magistrates Court food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Norwich City
Serco PECS Magistrates Court holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 20 January 2025, 17 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: Magistrates Court, The Law Courts, Bishopgate, NR3 1UP
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Serco PECS Magistrates Court 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% | ← Serco PECS Magistrates Court | |
| 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 Serco PECS Magistrates Court 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 Serco PECS Magistrates Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey - Mills And Reeve - Norwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bishop's House Honey Farmers/growers | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2018 |
| Ali Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Afrodita Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2022 |
| Bishop Bridge Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Bishop Bridge Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Serco PECS Magistrates Court
What is Serco PECS Magistrates Court's food hygiene rating?
Serco PECS Magistrates Court has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 20 January 2025.
Is Serco PECS Magistrates Court 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Serco PECS Magistrates Court last inspected?
Serco PECS Magistrates Court was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 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 Serco PECS Magistrates Court?
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 Serco PECS Magistrates Court 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 Serco PECS Magistrates Court holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Serco PECS Magistrates Court 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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