Steve Mcdonald News + Ibukun African Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Norwich City
Steve Mcdonald News + Ibukun African Food Store holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 May 2025, 14 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: 27 Witard Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9XD
How it compares in Norwich City
A 2 is rare: only 22 of 1,360 rated places in Norwich City score this low, about one in 62. By contrast 65% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 889 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ← Steve Mcdonald News + Ibukun African Food Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Steve Mcdonald News + Ibukun African Food Store the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Steve Mcdonald News + Ibukun African Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer's Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At Hillside Avenue Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Beehive Butchery Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Broadland View Care Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Canary Kitchen @ The Fat Cat And Canary Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Bishop Bridge Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Bishop Bridge Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Steve Mcdonald News + Ibukun African Food Store
What is Steve Mcdonald News + Ibukun African Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Steve Mcdonald News + Ibukun African Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Norwich City Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Steve Mcdonald News + Ibukun African Food Store safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Steve Mcdonald News + Ibukun African Food Store last inspected?
Steve Mcdonald News + Ibukun African Food Store was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 months 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 Steve Mcdonald News + Ibukun African Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Steve Mcdonald News + Ibukun African Food Store 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 Steve Mcdonald News + Ibukun African Food Store holds a 2. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Steve Mcdonald News + Ibukun African Food Store 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Norwich City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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