Food Hygiene Ratings in Norwich City

1,518 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 64.1% rated "very good".

1,518
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
3
Rated 0 or 1
64.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good64.1%858
Good24.2%324
Satisfactory9.9%132
Improvement Needed1.6%22
Major Improvement0.2%3
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen43928.9%
Retailers - other29019.1%
Takeaway/sandwich shop20013.2%
Pub/bar/nightclub16310.7%
Other catering premises946.2%
School/college/university795.2%
Caring Premises734.8%
Mobile caterer644.2%

Food hygiene ratings in Norwich City 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.

Norwich City currently has 1,518 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,339 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 64.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 3 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
Didis DiningNR7 9AA1May 09, 2025
Forge Local ShopNR3 3JJ1Jan 16, 2025
LincolnshopperNR2 3JX1Dec 05, 2025
Best OneNR5 8TX2Sep 23, 2025
Britons ArmsNR3 1HN2Jan 20, 2026
Canton Chinese TakeawayNR1 1TR2Jan 14, 2026
Ciscoes Pan Asian And SushiNR1 3EU2Jan 22, 2026
Coachmakers ArmsNR1 3SP2Jan 29, 2025
Corner StoreNR4 7AA2Feb 26, 2025
Donnellis PizzeriaNR1 3JZ2Aug 01, 2025
Fields News And ConvenienceNR3 1HF2Sep 30, 2025
Fiveways Public HouseNR5 8AZ2Aug 12, 2025
Holiday InnNR4 6EP2Nov 08, 2025
Indian FeastNR2 1ND2Sep 01, 2025
KofraNR2 1AB2Jul 22, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Norwich City have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 858 food businesses in Norwich City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 64.1% 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 Norwich City?+

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 Norwich City?+

Inspection frequency in Norwich City 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