Assembly House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Norwich City
Assembly House 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 24 November 2025, 7 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: The Assembly House, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RQ
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Assembly House among the 889 places in Norwich City holding top marks, 65% 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 | 889 | 65% | ← Assembly House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Assembly House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Summers Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bakers And Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Ben \& Jerrys Scoop Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Assembly House
What is Assembly House's food hygiene rating?
Assembly House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Assembly House 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 Assembly House last inspected?
Assembly House was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
How does Assembly House compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and Assembly House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Assembly House 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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