Cheerful Links food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Norwich City
Cheerful Links holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 July 2025, 11 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: 1 - 3 Whiffler Road, Norwich, NR3 2AG
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Cheerful Links among the 891 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 | 891 | 65% | ← Cheerful Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 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 208 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 Cheerful Links 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 Cheerful Links, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Frozen Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Al Amin Cash And Carry Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| A B Newsagents (Premier Convenience) Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Cheerful Links
What is Cheerful Links's food hygiene rating?
Cheerful Links has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 24 July 2025.
Is Cheerful Links 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cheerful Links last inspected?
Cheerful Links was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 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 Cheerful Links?
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 Cheerful Links compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,363 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and Cheerful Links is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Cheerful Links 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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