Thompsons Food Service food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Great Yarmouth
Thompsons Food Service holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Thompsons Food Service was inspected on 21 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
87% of rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Great Yarmouth ratings →
Address: South Denes Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3PR
How this rating has changed
Thompsons Food Service has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 21 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
That puts Thompsons Food Service among the 737 places in Great Yarmouth holding top marks, 72% 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 | 737 | 72% | ← Thompsons Food Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 151 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | 1% |
A further 76 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 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 Thompsons Food Service 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 Thompsons Food Service, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 63 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Dolphin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2019 |
| Farm Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Eloises Cakes & Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Cafe Smile Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Flour & Bean Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
Questions about Thompsons Food Service
What is Thompsons Food Service's food hygiene rating?
Thompsons Food Service has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 21 August 2026.
Is Thompsons Food Service 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thompsons Food Service last inspected?
Thompsons Food Service was last inspected on 21 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Thompsons Food Service?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Thompsons Food Service compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
72% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Thompsons Food Service is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects Thompsons Food Service 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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