The Cat House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Norwich City
The Cat House 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 22 May 2024, 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: 136 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 3AF
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts The Cat House among the 889 places in Norwich City holding top marks, 65% 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 | 889 | 65% | ← The Cat House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 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 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 The Cat House 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 Cat House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Al Madina Butcher Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Beaufort Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| Bowling House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bond Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Blossom Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Bread Source Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Arboretum Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
Questions about The Cat House
What is The Cat House's food hygiene rating?
The Cat House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 22 May 2024.
Is The Cat House 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 Cat House last inspected?
The Cat House was last inspected on 22 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cat House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cat House compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and The Cat House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects The Cat House 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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