Food Hygiene Ratings in Great Yarmouth

1,112 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 71.2% rated "very good".

1,112
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
38
Rated 0 or 1
71.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good71.2%723
Good15.4%156
Satisfactory7.3%74
Improvement Needed2.4%24
Major Improvement3.1%31
Urgent Improvement0.7%7

Business types

Retailers - other24421.9%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen23721.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop17816.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub11710.5%
Other catering premises746.7%
Mobile caterer625.6%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho565.0%
Caring Premises514.6%

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.

The source snapshot contains 1,112 registered food businesses for Great Yarmouth. Of these, 1,015 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. The snapshot contains 38 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Express StoresNR30 3BQ0Feb 09, 2026
Family Foods HalalNR30 2PQ0Nov 11, 2025
Highfield Farm ShopNR29 5HJ0Jun 18, 2024
Lichfield StoresNR31 0AB0Apr 30, 2026
Metropole RestaurantNR30 2EJ0Jun 17, 2026
Noble HouseNR30 1BA0Jun 03, 2026
Taste of ChinaNR30 2EJ0Jun 10, 2026
Alskan IceNR31 6EY1Mar 18, 2026
Blackfriars TavernNR30 3BZ1Jan 26, 2026
BP Southtown Road Forecourt ShopNR31 0JZ1Nov 04, 2024
Caister Youth Club AuctionsNR30 5DL1May 22, 2026
Camden Road Supermarket PremierNR30 3AB1Aug 06, 2025
Clubhouse Broad FarmNR29 3AF1Jun 05, 2026
Family ShopperNR30 2PA1Jan 14, 2025
Friendly StoreNR30 4JN1Jul 14, 2025

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 723 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