The Shoemakers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
The Shoemakers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 11 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: 1 The Lastings, Sandy Lane, Norwich, NR4 6EF
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts The Shoemakers 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% | ← The Shoemakers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Shoemakers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2021 |
| Aldiss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2022 |
| BP Norwich South Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| B\&M Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2021 |
| BP Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about The Shoemakers
What is The Shoemakers's food hygiene rating?
The Shoemakers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 13 August 2025.
Is The Shoemakers 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shoemakers last inspected?
The Shoemakers was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
How does The Shoemakers 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 The Shoemakers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects The Shoemakers 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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