1,601 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 66.6% rated "very good".
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. 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 1,601 registered food businesses for Norwich City. Of these, 1,367 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 66.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coachmakers Arms | NR1 3SP | 1 | Nov 17, 2006 |
| Foodbycpc | NR3 2RJ | 1 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Lincolnshopper | NR2 3JX | 1 | Dec 05, 2025 |
| P Dang Thai | NR3 3DZ | 1 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Piccolos | NR1 1NJ | 1 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Pizza Oro | NR1 1RY | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Best One | NR5 8TX | 2 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Britons Arms | NR3 1HN | 2 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Brownies \& Coffee | NR2 1JH | 2 | Jun 04, 2026 |
| Canton Chinese Takeaway | NR1 1TR | 2 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Cookmama Restaurant | NR3 1LJ | 2 | Sep 04, 2026 |
| Corner Store | NR4 7AA | 2 | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Donnellis Pizzeria | NR1 3JZ | 2 | Aug 01, 2025 |
| Dragon City | NR3 4HT | 2 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Family Shopper Colman's Store | NR4 7HA | 2 | Mar 13, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 911 food businesses in Norwich City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 66.6% 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 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.