Chubby Panda food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Chubby Panda holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Chubby Panda, 20-22 Market Street, North Walsham, NR28 9BZ
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Chubby Panda sits behind roughly 1,400 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ← Chubby Panda | |
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Norfolk Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Chubby Panda safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Chubby Panda last inspected?
Chubby Panda was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 months ago. 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 "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". 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 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Chubby Panda holds a 3. 42 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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