Hemsby Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Great Yarmouth
Hemsby Service Station 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 13 December 2023, more than 2 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: Yarmouth Road, Hemsby, NR29 4NL
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
In Great Yarmouth, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Hemsby Service Station sits behind roughly 731 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 731 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ← Hemsby Service Station | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 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 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 Hemsby Service Station 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 Hemsby Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirstys Hungry Hut Mobile caterer | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 July 2025 |
| Jan's Mini Mart Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| The Bermuda Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Carousel Amusements Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
| O L Church Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2025 |
| Hemsby Community Fridge Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Tasty Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Hemsby Service Station
What is Hemsby Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Hemsby Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 13 December 2023.
Is Hemsby Service Station 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 Hemsby Service Station last inspected?
Hemsby Service Station was last inspected on 13 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hemsby Service Station?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hemsby Service Station compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Hemsby Service Station holds a 4. 161 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects Hemsby Service Station 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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