The Norwich Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Norwich City
The Norwich Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 16 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: 116 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RU
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Norwich Hotel 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% | ← The Norwich Hotel | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Norwich Hotel 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 Norwich Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bun X At The Coach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Abellio Greater Anglia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| B\&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Argos Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| All Hallows House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
| Bishop Bridge Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about The Norwich Hotel
What is The Norwich Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Norwich Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 16 November 2021.
Is The Norwich Hotel 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Norwich Hotel last inspected?
The Norwich Hotel was last inspected on 16 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 The Norwich Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Norwich Hotel 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 The Norwich Hotel holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects The Norwich Hotel 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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