Wensum Food \& Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Norwich City
Wensum Food \& Wine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 17 November 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 27 Wensum Street, Norwich, NR3 1LA
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Wensum Food \& Wine sits behind roughly 889 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 889 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ← Wensum Food \& Wine | |
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Wensum Food \& Wine 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 Wensum Food \& Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrodita Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Ali Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Amaretto Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Bishop's House Honey Farmers/growers | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2022 |
| BaxterStorey - Mills And Reeve - Norwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bar Cerdita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Wensum Food \& Wine
What is Wensum Food \& Wine's food hygiene rating?
Wensum Food \& Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 17 November 2021.
Is Wensum Food \& Wine 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wensum Food \& Wine last inspected?
Wensum Food \& Wine was last inspected on 17 November 2021, more than 4 years 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 Wensum Food \& Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Wensum Food \& Wine 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 Wensum Food \& Wine holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Wensum Food \& Wine 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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