Summer Lotus food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Norfolk
Summer Lotus holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: Unit 2, The Common, Mulbarton, NR14 8AE
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Summer Lotus 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% | ← Summer Lotus | |
| 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 Summer Lotus 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 Summer Lotus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakey's Bus Cafe Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Mulbarton Community Hub / Warm Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Mulbarton Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Scout Hut Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Exempt | |
| Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2026 |
| Puddleducks Preschool Caring Premises | 3 yards away | Exempt | |
| Mulbarton Wanderers FC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Summer Lotus
What is Summer Lotus's food hygiene rating?
Summer Lotus has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Norfolk Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Summer Lotus safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Summer Lotus last inspected?
Summer Lotus was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Summer Lotus?
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 Summer Lotus compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Summer Lotus holds a 3. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Summer Lotus 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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Summer Lotus is one of 17 rated food businesses in Mulbarton. See every hygiene rating in Mulbarton →
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