Chubby Panda food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Chubby Panda holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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: Chubby Panda was inspected on 14 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in North Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Norfolk ratings →
Address: The Chubby Panda, 20-22 Market Street, North Walsham, NR28 9BZ
How this rating has changed
Chubby Panda has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 14 August 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | 3 4 | Improved |
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How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Chubby Panda sits behind roughly 1,247 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,247 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 10% | ← Chubby Panda | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chubby Panda 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 Chubby Panda, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 & Eleven Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| North Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| The Peasants Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Redfields Fruit and Vegetables Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| TJ Blends Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Shambles Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Hop In Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Coffeesmiths Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Chubby Panda
What is Chubby Panda's food hygiene rating?
Chubby Panda has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 14 August 2026.
Is Chubby Panda 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chubby Panda last inspected?
Chubby Panda was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chubby Panda?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chubby Panda compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,444 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Chubby Panda holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Chubby Panda 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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