Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Norfolk
Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place was inspected on 27 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in South Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Norfolk ratings →
Address: 7 Upper Stafford Avenue, Costessey, Norfolk, NR5 0AB
How this rating has changed
Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place was re-inspected on 27 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | 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 South Norfolk
That puts Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place among the 843 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 843 | 84% | ← Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 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 Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place 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 Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Kitchen Foods Norfolk At Barley Court Caring Premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cascade (Hurst House) Caring Premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Costessey Primary School School/college/university | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Benissimo Mobile caterer | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2025 |
| Coffee2Go Mobile caterer | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Castle Carvery - Clocktower Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2026 |
| Chapel Break Infant School - Norse Commercial Services School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Chapel Break Pre-School \& Out Of School Clubs Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place
What is Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place's food hygiene rating?
Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 27 August 2026.
Is Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place last inspected?
Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place was last inspected on 27 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 999 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place 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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Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place is one of 60 rated food businesses in Costessey. See every hygiene rating in Costessey →
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