Norwich Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Plymouth City
Norwich Stores 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 2017, more than 9 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: 52 Norwich Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 4JG
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Norwich Stores sits behind roughly 1,270 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,270 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ← Norwich Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 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 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 Norwich Stores 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 Norwich Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATERed at Brook Green Centre for Learning School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| CATERed at Mill Ford School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| CATERed at Knowle Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| 31st Ernesettle Scouts Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| CATERed at Ernesettle Community School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Cheery Buys Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2018 |
| Cann House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| CATERed at Shakespeare Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
Questions about Norwich Stores
What is Norwich Stores's food hygiene rating?
Norwich Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Plymouth City Council on 23 February 2017.
Is Norwich Stores 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 Norwich Stores last inspected?
Norwich Stores was last inspected on 23 February 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Norwich Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Norwich Stores compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, while Norwich Stores holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Norwich Stores 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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