Lamb Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
Lamb Inn 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 29 January 2025, 17 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: The Lamb Inn, Haymarket, Norwich, NR2 1QD
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Lamb Inn 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% | ← Lamb Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 24% | ||
| 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 208 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 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 Lamb Inn 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 Lamb Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Baha Kitchen @ Yalm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| B's T's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Birchley's Loose Leaf Tea Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Boston House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Benoli Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about Lamb Inn
What is Lamb Inn's food hygiene rating?
Lamb Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Lamb Inn 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 Lamb Inn last inspected?
Lamb Inn was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 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 Lamb Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lamb Inn compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,363 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and Lamb Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Lamb Inn 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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