Earlham House Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Norwich City
Earlham House Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 10 July 2025, 12 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: 16B Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road, Norwich, NR2 3PD
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Earlham House Post Office sits behind roughly 891 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 891 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ← Earlham House Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 115 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 210 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 Earlham House Post Office 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 Earlham House Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| Alexandra Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bond Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Alias Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Blue Joanna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Al Madina Butcher Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Beehive Child Care - Pre School Group Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Bowling House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Earlham House Post Office
What is Earlham House Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Earlham House Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 10 July 2025.
Is Earlham House Post Office 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Earlham House Post Office last inspected?
Earlham House Post Office was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 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 Earlham House Post Office?
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 Earlham House Post Office compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,361 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while Earlham House Post Office holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Earlham House Post Office 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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