Food Hygiene Ratings in Broadland

947 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 87.4% rated "very good".

947
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
2
Rated 0 or 1
87.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good87.4%778
Good9.2%82
Satisfactory2.1%19
Improvement Needed1.0%9
Major Improvement0.2%2
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Other catering premises21022.2%
Retailers - other15816.7%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen13213.9%
School/college/university879.2%
Caring Premises778.1%
Pub/bar/nightclub727.6%
Mobile caterer707.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop626.5%

Food hygiene ratings in Broadland are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Broadland currently has 947 registered food businesses. Of these, 890 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 87.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 2 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Ars Corbet StoreNR7 8HN1Jan 09, 2026
Barretts Fish And ChipsNR6 5NZ1Nov 05, 2025
Folks Coffee Co2Aug 07, 2025
Lord Nelson Public HouseNR13 3TE2Apr 29, 2025
New ChinaNR7 0AB2Jul 29, 2025
New Rackheath StoresNR13 6AA2Mar 03, 2025
Norwich Service Station (EG On The Move Ltd)NR6 6XA2Jul 25, 2025
Seasons CateringNR6 5NZ2Feb 11, 2026
Social Moments Social ShopNR13 6PZ2Feb 02, 2026
The Fur And Feather InnNR13 6HQ2May 21, 2025
The Parson Woodforde FreehouseNR9 5JU2Feb 05, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Broadland have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 778 food businesses in Broadland with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 87.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Broadland?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Broadland?+

Inspection frequency in Broadland depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies