G W Woodbine & Son food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Norfolk
G W Woodbine & Son holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 20 March 2026, 3 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: 38 Pople Street, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0PS
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so G W Woodbine & Son sits behind roughly 823 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ← G W Woodbine & Son | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 G W Woodbine & Son 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 G W Woodbine & Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 1 May 2025 |
| Ahmed Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Babas Burger & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Collins Butchers Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| One Stop At Town Green, Wymondham Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Shapla Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Wymondham Day Centre Other catering premises | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Wymondham Methodist Church Mobile caterer | 158 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 September 2016 |
Questions about G W Woodbine & Son
What is G W Woodbine & Son's food hygiene rating?
G W Woodbine & Son has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Norfolk Council on 20 March 2026.
Is G W Woodbine & Son 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was G W Woodbine & Son last inspected?
G W Woodbine & Son was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 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 G W Woodbine & Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 G W Woodbine & Son compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while G W Woodbine & Son holds a 4. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects G W Woodbine & Son 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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