Walnut Tree Shades Norwich food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
Walnut Tree Shades Norwich holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 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: Walnut Tree Shades, Old Post Office Court, Norwich, NR2 1NG
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Walnut Tree Shades Norwich 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% | ← Walnut Tree Shades Norwich | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Walnut Tree Shades Norwich 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 Walnut Tree Shades Norwich, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baha Kitchen @ Yalm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| B's T's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Birchley's Loose Leaf Tea Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Boston House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Walnut Tree Shades Norwich
What is Walnut Tree Shades Norwich's food hygiene rating?
Walnut Tree Shades Norwich has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Walnut Tree Shades Norwich 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Walnut Tree Shades Norwich last inspected?
Walnut Tree Shades Norwich was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Walnut Tree Shades Norwich?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Walnut Tree Shades Norwich 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 Walnut Tree Shades Norwich is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Walnut Tree Shades Norwich 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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