Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Norfolk
Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 6 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: Salvation Army Community Church, 36 - 40 Sunnyside, Diss, IP22 4DS
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 823 | 84% | ← Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church 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 Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Fellowship Group Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bailey's Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Old Renns Other catering premises | 273 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 November 2023 |
| The Saracens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| The Goa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
| DISScovered Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Heywood Sports & Leisure Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| D A Browne & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church
What is Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church's food hygiene rating?
Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church last inspected?
Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church?
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 Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church 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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