Homestay Norwich food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Norwich City
Homestay Norwich holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 February 2018, more than 8 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: 33 Orchard Street, Norwich, NR2 4PR
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Homestay Norwich 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% | ← Homestay Norwich | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Homestay Norwich 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 Homestay Norwich, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Madina Butcher Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Bowling House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Arboretum Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Blossom Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Bread Source Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Alexandra Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Beaufort Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| Bare Food Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Homestay Norwich
What is Homestay Norwich's food hygiene rating?
Homestay Norwich has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 14 February 2018.
Is Homestay Norwich 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Homestay Norwich last inspected?
Homestay Norwich was last inspected on 14 February 2018, more than 8 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 Homestay Norwich?
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 Homestay Norwich 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 Homestay Norwich is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Homestay Norwich 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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