Chaiiwala food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Norwich City
Chaiiwala 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 February 2026, 5 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: 41 St Stephens Street, Norwich, NR1 3QN
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Chaiiwala 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% | ← Chaiiwala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | <1% |
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 Chaiiwala 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 Chaiiwala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2023 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Ben \& Jerrys Scoop Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Ann Summers Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bakers And Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Chaiiwala
What is Chaiiwala's food hygiene rating?
Chaiiwala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 14 February 2026.
Is Chaiiwala 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 Chaiiwala last inspected?
Chaiiwala was last inspected on 14 February 2026, 5 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 Chaiiwala?
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 Chaiiwala compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,363 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and Chaiiwala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Chaiiwala 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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