Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Norwich City
Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 October 2025, 8 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: Stall 84, Market Place, Norwich, NR2 1ND
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen 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 River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0% |
A further 208 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B's T's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Birchley's Loose Leaf Tea Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Baha Kitchen @ Yalm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Black Dog Teas Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Boston House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen
What is Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 27 October 2025.
Is Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen last inspected?
Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
How does Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen 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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