Gibraltar Gardens food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
Gibraltar Gardens holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 7 November 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: 288 Heigham Street, Norwich, NR2 4LZ
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Gibraltar Gardens sits behind roughly 889 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 889 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ← Gibraltar Gardens | |
| 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 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 Gibraltar Gardens 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 Gibraltar Gardens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Al Madina Butcher Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Alexandra Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bond Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Angel Road Infant & Nursey School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bowling House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Al Amin Cash And Carry Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Beaufort Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
Questions about Gibraltar Gardens
What is Gibraltar Gardens's food hygiene rating?
Gibraltar Gardens has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Gibraltar Gardens 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gibraltar Gardens last inspected?
Gibraltar Gardens was last inspected on 7 November 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 Gibraltar Gardens?
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 Gibraltar Gardens compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while Gibraltar Gardens holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Gibraltar Gardens 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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