1,103 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 71.0% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,103 registered food businesses for Great Yarmouth. Of these, 1,026 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 71.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 33 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Foods Halal | NR30 2PQ | 0 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Lichfield Stores | NR31 0AB | 0 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Noble House | NR30 1BA | 0 | Jun 03, 2026 |
| Post Office Stores | NR29 3AA | 0 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Taste of China | NR30 2EJ | 0 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Alaskan Ice | NR30 2EJ | 1 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Caister Youth Club Auctions | NR30 5DL | 1 | May 22, 2026 |
| Clubhouse Broad Farm | NR29 3AF | 1 | Jun 05, 2026 |
| Corner Shop | NR30 2AT | 1 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Crown Stores Premier | NR30 2JQ | 1 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Family Shopper | NR30 2PA | 1 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Friendly Store | NR30 4JN | 1 | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Galante Cafe Restaurant and Bar | NR30 2JT | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| Giottos African Store | NR30 2DT | 1 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Golfers Arms | NR30 4LU | 1 | Mar 12, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 728 food businesses in Great Yarmouth with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 71.0% 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.