Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Norfolk
Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 November 2025, 8 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: Mill Road, Stoke Holy Cross, Norfolk, NR14 8PA
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips sits behind roughly 923 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ← Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips 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 Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mill Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Animal Inns Ltd @ The Wildebeest Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| So Schools Out Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2026 |
| Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 November 2025 |
| Dunston Hall Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips
What is Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips's food hygiene rating?
Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Norfolk Council on 13 November 2025.
Is Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips last inspected?
Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips holds a 3. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips 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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