Watling Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Norwich City
Watling Superstore 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
The rating dates from 23 February 2022, more than 4 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: 39A Watling Road, Norwich, NR7 9TL
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Watling Superstore 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% | ← Watling Superstore | |
| 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 Very 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 Watling Superstore 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 Watling Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caplan Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Beehive Butchery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Archer's Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Callum House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Blue Boar Inn (Wet Sales) Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
Questions about Watling Superstore
What is Watling Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Watling Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 23 February 2022.
Is Watling Superstore 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 Watling Superstore last inspected?
Watling Superstore was last inspected on 23 February 2022, more than 4 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 Watling Superstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Watling Superstore 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 Watling Superstore holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Watling Superstore 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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