Universal Foodservice food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Norwich City
Universal Foodservice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor 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: Universal Foodservice was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 20 Meteor Close, Norwich, NR6 6HG
How this rating has changed
Universal Foodservice was re-inspected on 15 June 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Universal Foodservice 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% | ← Universal Foodservice | |
| 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 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 Universal Foodservice 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 Universal Foodservice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2022 |
| Cheeky Monkeys Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2019 |
| Anglia Culinary Suppliers Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Norwich Airport Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Bangkok Thai Food Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Caroline's Kitchen Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Universal Foodservice
What is Universal Foodservice's food hygiene rating?
Universal Foodservice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Universal Foodservice 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Universal Foodservice last inspected?
Universal Foodservice was last inspected on 15 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 Universal Foodservice?
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 Universal Foodservice 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 Universal Foodservice holds a 4. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Universal Foodservice 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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