1,127 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 82.5% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in South Norfolk 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.
South Norfolk currently has 1,127 registered food businesses. Of these, 984 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 82.5% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Stores | NR14 6NA | 1 | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Normans Fish And Chips | IP20 9BW | 1 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Oh My Cod | NR15 2XN | 1 | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Pizza Plus | IP20 9EN | 1 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| St Peters Primary Wraparound Care | NR9 5AD | 1 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| The Cherry Tree Public House | NR18 9QA | 1 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| The Rural Kitchen | NR15 1HR | 1 | May 23, 2025 |
| Tracey's Truck @ The Swan | NR15 2XG | 1 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Victoria Market | IP22 4GU | 1 | Feb 06, 2026 |
| Fortune Wok | NR18 0BG | 2 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Go Fish Chicken Grill | NR4 7FF | 2 | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Golden Wok | IP20 9BW | 2 | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Hippy Chippy | NR14 | 2 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Joaquim Teles' Patisserie - Artisan Pastry Chef | NR14 7AL | 2 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Karen's Catering | NR14 | 2 | Jun 23, 2023 |
There are currently 812 food businesses in South Norfolk with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 82.5% 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 South Norfolk 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.