The Mad Cat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
The Mad Cat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 July 2024, 23 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: 39 - 41 West End Street, Norwich, NR2 4NA
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts The Mad Cat among the 891 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 | 891 | 65% | ← The Mad Cat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 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 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 Very good
- 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 The Mad Cat 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 Mad Cat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Al Madina Butcher Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Beaufort Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| Bond Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Bowling House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Blossom Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Bread Source Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Arboretum Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
Questions about The Mad Cat
What is The Mad Cat's food hygiene rating?
The Mad Cat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 24 July 2024.
Is The Mad Cat 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mad Cat last inspected?
The Mad Cat was last inspected on 24 July 2024, 23 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 The Mad Cat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mad Cat compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,363 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and The Mad Cat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects The Mad Cat 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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