Whittard Of Chelsea food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Norwich City
Whittard Of Chelsea 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 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 22 London Street, Norwich, NR2 1LF
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Whittard Of Chelsea among the 889 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 | 889 | 65% | ← Whittard Of Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 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 207 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Whittard Of Chelsea 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 Whittard Of Chelsea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Baha Kitchen @ Yalm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| B's T's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Birchley's Loose Leaf Tea Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Black River Authentic Jamaican Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Bread Source Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Whittard Of Chelsea
What is Whittard Of Chelsea's food hygiene rating?
Whittard Of Chelsea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 10 December 2024.
Is Whittard Of Chelsea 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 Whittard Of Chelsea last inspected?
Whittard Of Chelsea was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 Whittard Of Chelsea?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whittard Of Chelsea compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and Whittard Of Chelsea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Whittard Of Chelsea 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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