Ernies Zero Waste Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Norwich City
Ernies Zero Waste Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Ernies Zero Waste Shop was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 62 Castle Quarter, Norwich, NR1 3DD
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Ernies Zero Waste Shop sits behind roughly 891 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 891 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 24% | ← Ernies Zero Waste Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ernies Zero Waste Shop 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 Ernies Zero Waste Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArrowHeadz Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Norwich Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Boston House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Avo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Benoli Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about Ernies Zero Waste Shop
What is Ernies Zero Waste Shop's food hygiene rating?
Ernies Zero Waste Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Ernies Zero Waste Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ernies Zero Waste Shop last inspected?
Ernies Zero Waste Shop was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Ernies Zero Waste Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Ernies Zero Waste Shop compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while Ernies Zero Waste Shop holds a 4. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Ernies Zero Waste Shop 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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