Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Norfolk
Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen 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 13 November 2025, 7 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: Stoke Holy Cross County Primary School, Long Lane, Stoke Holy Cross, NR14 8LY
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School sits behind roughly 923 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ← Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 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 Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School 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 Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| So Schools Out Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 February 2026 |
| Old Mill Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Stoke Holy Cross Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 November 2025 |
| Animal Inns Ltd @ The Wildebeest Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School
What is Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Norfolk Council on 13 November 2025.
Is Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen 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 Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School last inspected?
Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School holds a 3. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Norse Commercial Services @ Stoke Holy Cross Primary School 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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