The Steam Packet food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
The Steam Packet 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 18 May 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: 39 Crown Road, Norwich, NR1 3DT
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts The Steam Packet 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% | ← The Steam Packet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0% |
A further 208 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 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 The Steam Packet 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 Steam Packet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bier Draak Pub/bar/nightclub | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2022 |
| ArrowHeadz Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Norwich Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Brix N Bones Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about The Steam Packet
What is The Steam Packet's food hygiene rating?
The Steam Packet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 18 May 2023.
Is The Steam Packet 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 Steam Packet last inspected?
The Steam Packet was last inspected on 18 May 2023, more than 3 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 Steam Packet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Steam Packet compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and The Steam Packet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects The Steam Packet 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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