Northgate Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Great Yarmouth
Northgate Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 April 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: 203 Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1DB
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
In Great Yarmouth, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Northgate Stores sits behind roughly 892 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 731 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ← Northgate Stores | |
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 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 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 Northgate Stores 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 Northgate Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Candy Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Curly Mac N Cheese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| 777 Chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Booker Great Yarmouth Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Duarte's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Anglia House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Cleasewood Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Arona Guest Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
Questions about Northgate Stores
What is Northgate Stores's food hygiene rating?
Northgate Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 29 April 2024.
Is Northgate Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Northgate Stores last inspected?
Northgate Stores was last inspected on 29 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Northgate Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northgate Stores compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Northgate Stores holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects Northgate Stores 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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