The Golden Blossom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Norfolk
The Golden Blossom 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 1 September 2025, 10 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: Golden Blossom, 28 Blackthorn Road, Wymondham, NR18 0PY
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts The Golden Blossom among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 823 | 84% | ← The Golden Blossom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 The Golden Blossom 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 The Golden Blossom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| K & J's Grill Mobile caterer | 271 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2026 |
| Abbeygate Garages Ltd (Esso) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Wymondham Dell Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Jessicakes&bakes @ K & J's Grill Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2026 |
| Runwood Homes (Windmill House) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Ayton House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Peter Graham Wines Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Kaleidoscope Out Of School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about The Golden Blossom
What is The Golden Blossom's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Blossom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 1 September 2025.
Is The Golden Blossom 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 The Golden Blossom last inspected?
The Golden Blossom was last inspected on 1 September 2025, 10 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 The Golden Blossom?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Golden Blossom compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Blossom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Golden Blossom 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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