Aylsham Convenience Store, food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Broadland
Aylsham Convenience Store, holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 December 2025, 7 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 Cawston Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BX
How it compares in Broadland
In Broadland, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Aylsham Convenience Store, sits behind roughly 791 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 791 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ← Aylsham Convenience Store, | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Aylsham Convenience Store, 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 Aylsham Convenience Store,, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gottersons Cripsy Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Aylsham Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Madelines Of Aylsham Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Stamp Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Unicorn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Black Boys Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 October 2025 |
| Coxfords Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Gate Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Aylsham Convenience Store,
What is Aylsham Convenience Store,'s food hygiene rating?
Aylsham Convenience Store, has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Broadland Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Aylsham Convenience Store, safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aylsham Convenience Store, last inspected?
Aylsham Convenience Store, was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 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 Aylsham Convenience Store,?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aylsham Convenience Store, compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, while Aylsham Convenience Store, holds a 4. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Aylsham Convenience Store, 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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