Black Dog Teas food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Norwich City
Black Dog Teas 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 13 May 2025, 14 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: 8 - 10 Lower Goat Lane, Norwich, NR2 1EL
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Black Dog Teas 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% | ← Black Dog Teas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Black Dog Teas 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 Black Dog Teas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athena Games Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Alchemista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Billys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| B's T's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Birchley's Loose Leaf Tea Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Benedicts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Black Dog Teas
What is Black Dog Teas's food hygiene rating?
Black Dog Teas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Black Dog Teas 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 Black Dog Teas last inspected?
Black Dog Teas was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 14 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 Black Dog Teas?
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 Black Dog Teas 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 Black Dog Teas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Black Dog Teas 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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