Tuckswood Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Norwich City
Tuckswood Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 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: 20 Sherwood Road, Norwich, NR4 6AB
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Tuckswood Convenience Store among the 891 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 | 891 | 65% | ← Tuckswood Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 115 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 210 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Tuckswood Convenience Store 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 Tuckswood Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2021 |
| Aldiss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2022 |
| BP Norwich South Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| B\&M Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2021 |
| Basil Club Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| BP Service Station Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about Tuckswood Convenience Store
What is Tuckswood Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Tuckswood Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 5 March 2024.
Is Tuckswood Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tuckswood Convenience Store last inspected?
Tuckswood Convenience Store was last inspected on 5 March 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 Tuckswood Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Tuckswood Convenience Store compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,361 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and Tuckswood Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Tuckswood Convenience 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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