Gaja Extra food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Norwich City
Gaja Extra holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 5 Woodgrove Parade, Norwich, NR3 3NS
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Gaja Extra among the 889 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 | 889 | 65% | ← Gaja Extra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 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 207 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 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 Gaja Extra 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 Gaja Extra, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Road Infant & Nursey School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| BestBargain Norwich Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Anglia Culinary Suppliers Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bangkok Thai Food Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Babas Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Acorns After School Care School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about Gaja Extra
What is Gaja Extra's food hygiene rating?
Gaja Extra has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 31 March 2021.
Is Gaja Extra 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gaja Extra last inspected?
Gaja Extra was last inspected on 31 March 2021, more than 5 years 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 Gaja Extra?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Gaja Extra compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and Gaja Extra is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Gaja Extra 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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