William IV Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
William IV Public House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 7 May 2025, 14 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: 33 Quebec Road, Norwich, NR1 4AU
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so William IV Public House sits behind roughly 889 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 889 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ← William IV Public House | |
| 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 207 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 William IV Public House 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 William IV Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bun X At The Coach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Bishop Bridge Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bishop Bridge Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Abellio Greater Anglia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2018 |
| B\&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Bishop's House Honey Farmers/growers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
Questions about William IV Public House
What is William IV Public House's food hygiene rating?
William IV Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 7 May 2025.
Is William IV Public House 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was William IV Public House last inspected?
William IV Public House was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 William IV Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 William IV Public House compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while William IV Public House holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects William IV Public House 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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