Zest food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Norwich City
Zest holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 2025, 14 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: Central Catering Building, The Square, University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Zest 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% | ← Zest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Zest 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 Zest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Cafe (ex Bio Science Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Blend School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| BOX Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bluebell Primary - Aspens Services School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Norfolk And Norwich Hospital Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Alias Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bay Tree House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Zest
What is Zest's food hygiene rating?
Zest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Zest 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zest last inspected?
Zest was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Zest?
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 Zest 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 Zest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Zest 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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Understanding this rating
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Zest is one of 15 rated food businesses in University of East Anglia. See every hygiene rating in University of East Anglia →
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