Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 3 November 2023, 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: Union House, The Street, University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR) 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% | ← Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR) | |
| 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 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 Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR) 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 Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Cafe (ex Bio Science Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Blend School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| BOX Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bluebell Primary - Aspens Services School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Norfolk And Norwich Hospital Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Alias Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bay Tree House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR)
What is Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR)'s food hygiene rating?
Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 3 November 2023.
Is Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR) 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR) last inspected?
Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR) was last inspected on 3 November 2023, 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 Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR) 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 Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR) holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR) 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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Scholars (Red And Blue Bars, The LCR) is one of 15 rated food businesses in University of East Anglia. See every hygiene rating in University of East Anglia →
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