Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Norwich City
Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms 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 10 July 2024, more than 2 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: 38 London Street, Norwich, NR2 1LD
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms 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% | ← Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms 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 Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Bread Source Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Ali Newsagent Norwich Ltd Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Bar Cerdita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Brix N Bones Pub/bar/nightclub | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Baha Kitchen @ Yalm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
Questions about Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms
What is Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 10 July 2024.
Is Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms 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 Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms last inspected?
Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms was last inspected on 10 July 2024, more than 2 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 Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms 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 Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms 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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