Plantation Garden food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Norwich City
Plantation Garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2023, more than 2 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: 4 Earlham Road, Norwich, NR1 2DA
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Plantation Garden 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% | ← Plantation Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Plantation Garden 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 Plantation Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argos Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| All Hallows House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
| Abellio Greater Anglia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Aviva Staff Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Alan Boswell Insurance (Olive Catering) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Benugo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Plantation Garden
What is Plantation Garden's food hygiene rating?
Plantation Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 12 September 2023.
Is Plantation Garden 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Plantation Garden last inspected?
Plantation Garden was last inspected on 12 September 2023, more than 2 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 Plantation Garden?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plantation Garden 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 Plantation Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Plantation Garden 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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