1,067 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 71.2% rated "very good".
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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubhouse Broad Farm | NR29 3AF | 0 | Jul 04, 2025 |
| Family Foods Halal | NR30 2PQ | 0 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Gable end Hotel | NR30 4EW | 0 | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Highfield Farm Shop | NR29 5HJ | 0 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| St Peters Londis | NR30 3AA | 0 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| The Hoppers by Diro | NR30 1NB | 0 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Age Connected | NR30 1RN | 1 | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Anchor Gardens Cafe | NR30 2ER | 1 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Blackfriars Tavern | NR30 3BZ | 1 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| BP Southtown Road Forecourt Shop | NR31 0JZ | 1 | Nov 04, 2024 |
| Camden Road Supermarket Premier | NR30 3AB | 1 | Aug 06, 2025 |
| Express Stores | NR30 3BQ | 1 | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Family Shopper | NR30 2PA | 1 | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Friendly Store | NR30 4JN | 1 | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Galante Cafe Restaurant and Bar | NR30 2JT | 1 | Apr 10, 2025 |
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.
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.
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.