Happy Buddha food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Norfolk
Happy Buddha holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 26 March 2025, 15 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: Shop 3, 9D Bridge Street, Loddon, NR14 6NA
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Happy Buddha sits behind roughly 823 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ← Happy Buddha | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Happy Buddha 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 Happy Buddha, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 November 2024 |
| Spooncake Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Village Pizza Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Lims Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
| Loddon Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 December 2025 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| The Loddon Swan Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Happy Buddha
What is Happy Buddha's food hygiene rating?
Happy Buddha has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Norfolk Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Happy Buddha 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Buddha last inspected?
Happy Buddha was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 Happy Buddha?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Happy Buddha compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Happy Buddha holds a 4. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Happy Buddha 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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