Hemsby Community Fridge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Great Yarmouth
Hemsby Community Fridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 2023, more than 3 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: The Street, Hemsby, NR29 4EU
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
That puts Hemsby Community Fridge among the 731 places in Great Yarmouth holding top marks, 71% 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 | 731 | 71% | ← Hemsby Community Fridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Very 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 Hemsby Community Fridge 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 Hemsby Community Fridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 February 2026 |
| Allens Butchers Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| The Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 215 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 November 2025 |
| O L Church Newsagents Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2025 |
| Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 March 2026 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Hemsby Community Fridge
What is Hemsby Community Fridge's food hygiene rating?
Hemsby Community Fridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 24 February 2023.
Is Hemsby Community Fridge 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hemsby Community Fridge last inspected?
Hemsby Community Fridge was last inspected on 24 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hemsby Community Fridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hemsby Community Fridge compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Hemsby Community Fridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects Hemsby Community Fridge 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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