The Bus Stop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Broadland
The Bus Stop 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 8 September 2025, 10 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: 31 Market Place, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6EN
How it compares in Broadland
That puts The Bus Stop among the 791 places in Broadland holding top marks, 88% 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 | 791 | 88% | ← The Bus Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 The Bus Stop 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 The Bus Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Proper Pizza Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bread Source Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| M'S Of Aylsham Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Aylsham Country Market Retailers - other | 32 yards away | Exempt | |
| Carousel Chocolates Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 September 2025 |
| The Old Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Dig In Other catering premises | 48 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about The Bus Stop
What is The Bus Stop's food hygiene rating?
The Bus Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 8 September 2025.
Is The Bus Stop 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 The Bus Stop last inspected?
The Bus Stop was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bus Stop?
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 The Bus Stop compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and The Bus Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects The Bus Stop 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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The Bus Stop is one of 40 rated food businesses in Aylsham. See every hygiene rating in Aylsham →
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