Clare School - Norse Commercial Services food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Norwich City
Clare School - Norse Commercial Services 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
This is a fresh result: Clare School - Norse Commercial Services was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Clare School, South Park Avenue, Norwich, NR4 7AU
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Clare School - Norse Commercial Services sits behind roughly 1,219 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 889 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ← Clare School - Norse Commercial Services | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 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 Clare School - Norse Commercial Services 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 Clare School - Norse Commercial Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Child Care - Pre School Group Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Alias Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bay Tree House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bluebell Primary - Aspens Services School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Blue Joanna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Beaufort Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| Atrium Cafe (ex Bio Science Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Clare School - Norse Commercial Services
What is Clare School - Norse Commercial Services's food hygiene rating?
Clare School - Norse Commercial Services has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Norwich City Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Clare School - Norse Commercial Services 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 Clare School - Norse Commercial Services last inspected?
Clare School - Norse Commercial Services was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Clare School - Norse Commercial Services?
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 Clare School - Norse Commercial Services compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while Clare School - Norse Commercial Services holds a 3. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Clare School - Norse Commercial Services 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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