Food Hygiene Ratings in Great Yarmouth

1,067 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 71.2% rated "very good".

1,067
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
39
Rated 0 or 1
71.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good71.2%722
Good15.7%159
Satisfactory6.8%69
Improvement Needed2.5%25
Major Improvement3.3%33
Urgent Improvement0.6%6

Business types

Retailers - other24222.7%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen22621.2%
Takeaway/sandwich shop17015.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub11210.5%
Other catering premises656.1%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho545.1%
Mobile caterer524.9%
Caring Premises514.8%

Food hygiene ratings in Great Yarmouth 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.

Great Yarmouth currently has 1,067 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,014 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 71.2% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 39 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
Clubhouse Broad FarmNR29 3AF0Jul 04, 2025
Family Foods HalalNR30 2PQ0Nov 11, 2025
Gable end HotelNR30 4EW0Apr 17, 2025
Highfield Farm ShopNR29 5HJ0Jun 18, 2024
St Peters LondisNR30 3AA0Sep 29, 2025
The Hoppers by DiroNR30 1NB0Nov 18, 2025
Age ConnectedNR30 1RN1Feb 02, 2026
Anchor Gardens CafeNR30 2ER1Feb 25, 2025
Blackfriars TavernNR30 3BZ1Jan 26, 2026
BP Southtown Road Forecourt ShopNR31 0JZ1Nov 04, 2024
Camden Road Supermarket PremierNR30 3AB1Aug 06, 2025
Express StoresNR30 3BQ1Jan 20, 2025
Family ShopperNR30 2PA1Jan 14, 2025
Friendly StoreNR30 4JN1Jul 14, 2025
Galante Cafe Restaurant and BarNR30 2JT1Apr 10, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Great Yarmouth have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 722 food businesses in Great Yarmouth with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 71.2% 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 Great Yarmouth?+

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 Great Yarmouth?+

Inspection frequency in Great Yarmouth 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