1,106 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.0% 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. 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 1,106 registered food businesses for South Norfolk. Of these, 1,006 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.0% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bressingham Village Store | IP22 2AT | 1 | Jul 08, 2026 |
| Bridge Stores | NR14 6NA | 1 | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Hingham Fish Bar & Kebab House | NR9 4AF | 1 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Normans Fish And Chips | IP20 9BW | 1 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Pizza Time | IP22 4AD | 1 | Jun 08, 2026 |
| St Peters Primary Wraparound Care | NR9 5AD | 1 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| The Cherry Tree Public House | NR18 9QA | 1 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Victoria Market | IP22 4GU | 1 | Feb 06, 2026 |
| Ditchingham Stores Ltd | NR35 2RA | 2 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Golden Wok | IP20 9BW | 2 | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Joaquim Teles' Patisserie - Artisan Pastry Chef | NR14 7AL | 2 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Karen's Catering | NR14 | 2 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Little Melton Village Stores (Premier) | NR9 3AE | 2 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Snug Thurlton Ltd T/A Queens Head | NR14 6RJ | 2 | Jun 05, 2026 |
| The Dove Inn Poringland | NR14 7NB | 2 | Sep 25, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 855 food businesses in South Norfolk with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.0% 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 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.