The Old Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Broadland
The Old Tea Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 18A Red Lion Street, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6ER
How it compares in Broadland
That puts The Old Tea Rooms among the 791 places in Broadland holding top marks, 88% 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 | 791 | 88% | ← The Old Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 The Old Tea Rooms 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 Old Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Bons Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Dig In Other catering premises | 19 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 May 2025 |
| G F White Traditional Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| M'S Of Aylsham Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Mark John Anthony Harvey Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Bread Source Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Seventeen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| The Proper Pizza Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about The Old Tea Rooms
What is The Old Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
The Old Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 6 January 2025.
Is The Old Tea Rooms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Tea Rooms last inspected?
The Old Tea Rooms was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Tea Rooms?
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 The Old Tea Rooms compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects The Old Tea Rooms 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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