Norwegian Bakers food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Colchester
Norwegian Bakers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2021, more than 4 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Colchester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Colchester ratings →
Address: 7 Wivenhoe Business Centre, Brook Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9DP
How this rating has changed
Norwegian Bakers was re-inspected on 5 November 2021 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 November 2021 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Norwegian Bakers among the 1,225 places in Colchester holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,225 | 90% | ← Norwegian Bakers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 284 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 Norwegian Bakers 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 Norwegian Bakers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivian Pastries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Brunch Brunch Baby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
| Barrells of Wivenhoe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Kando Convenience Store Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Munchkins Nursery Caring Premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| East of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Future Bikes Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Baked by Yves Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2021 |
Questions about Norwegian Bakers
What is Norwegian Bakers's food hygiene rating?
Norwegian Bakers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 5 November 2021.
Is Norwegian Bakers 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Norwegian Bakers last inspected?
Norwegian Bakers was last inspected on 5 November 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Norwegian Bakers?
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 Norwegian Bakers compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Norwegian Bakers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Norwegian Bakers 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Norwegian Bakers is one of 43 rated food businesses in Wivenhoe. See every hygiene rating in Wivenhoe →
Colchester inspects and rates 1,642 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Colchester →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.colchester.gov.uk/
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