Vinity Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Great Yarmouth
Vinity Wines holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 17 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 Hive, Southbeach Parade, NR30 3QL
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
That puts Vinity Wines among the 731 places in Great Yarmouth holding top marks, 71% 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 | 731 | 71% | ← Vinity Wines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Very 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 Vinity Wines 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 Vinity Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beefeater & Premier Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Cafe 63 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Eloises Cakes & Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Dolphin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2019 |
| Caterlink @ Great Yarmouth Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Carlsburger Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Farm Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
Questions about Vinity Wines
What is Vinity Wines's food hygiene rating?
Vinity Wines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Vinity Wines 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vinity Wines last inspected?
Vinity Wines was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 months ago. 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 Vinity Wines?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vinity Wines compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Vinity Wines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects Vinity Wines 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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