Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Norwich City
Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 20 October 2024, 20 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: Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8AB
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church sits behind roughly 891 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 891 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 24% | ← Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church | |
| 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 208 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 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 Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church 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 Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Primary - Aspens Services School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Alias Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bond Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| Atrium Cafe (ex Bio Science Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Blend School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| BOX Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Alexandra Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church
What is Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 20 October 2024.
Is Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church last inspected?
Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church was last inspected on 20 October 2024, 20 months 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 Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,363 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church holds a 4. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church 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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