Central Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Norwich City
Central Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Central Hotel, 8 - 9 Riverside Road, Norwich, NR1 1SQ
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Central Hotel 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% | ← Central Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Central Hotel 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 Central Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abellio Greater Anglia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Bun X At The Coach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2018 |
| Bier Draak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2022 |
| All Hallows House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
| Argos Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
Questions about Central Hotel
What is Central Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Central Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 29 May 2025.
Is Central Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Hotel last inspected?
Central Hotel was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 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 Central Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Hotel 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 Central Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Central Hotel 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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