What is the average food hygiene rating in Great Yarmouth?

The average food hygiene rating in Great Yarmouth is 4.48 out of 5, across 1,016 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Great Yarmouth compare with the national average for food hygiene?

71.3% of rated premises in Great Yarmouth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Great Yarmouth 276 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Great Yarmouth have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

724 food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71.3% of the 1,016 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Great Yarmouth have a low hygiene rating?

59 food businesses in Great Yarmouth are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 6 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Great Yarmouth food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Great Yarmouth (1,105 establishments on record, 1,016 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Great Yarmouth

In Great Yarmouth, 71.3% of 1,016 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.48/5. These figures cover 1,105 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Great Yarmouth has 724 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,016 rated premises (71.3%). 59 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

5★ share: 71.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -8.4 pp
National rank: 276 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Great Yarmouth

5★ Very Good

724 (71.3%)

4★ Good

159 (15.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

74 (7.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

24 (2.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

29 (2.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

6 (0.6%)

Plus 58 awaiting inspection and 31 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 58 awaiting inspection and 31 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Great Yarmouth: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Great Yarmouth?: The average food hygiene rating in Great Yarmouth is 4.48 out of 5, across 1,016 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Great Yarmouth compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 71.3% of rated premises in Great Yarmouth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Great Yarmouth 276 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Great Yarmouth have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 724 food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71.3% of the 1,016 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Great Yarmouth have a low hygiene rating?: 59 food businesses in Great Yarmouth are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 6 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Great Yarmouth food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Great Yarmouth (1,105 establishments on record, 1,016 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Great Yarmouth

NR30525 places · 67.3% 5★

Top-rated places in Great Yarmouth

Brilliant Fish & ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 26 High Street, Caister-On-Sea, Norfolk · NR30 5EP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Claremont House and LodgeCaring Premises · 20a Yarmouth Road, Caister-On-Sea, Norfolk · NR30 5AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Cooks Fish and ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · Warren Road, Hopton-On-Sea, Norfolk · NR31 9BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Rascals Day NurseryCaring Premises · Stuart Close, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth · NR31 7BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Nourish Contract Catering @ Peterhouse Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Magdalen Square, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth · NR31 7BY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Little Bears Cake ShedOther catering premises · NR31
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Pleasure Beach Gardens Golf KioskRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Cow ShedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk · NR30 2ES
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Richmond Cuisine Chinese takeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 88 Church Lane, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth · NR31 7BJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
The Pizza and Burger CompanyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 St Peters Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk · NR30 3AU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Kiah Home BakesOther catering premises · NR29
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
After Dark FudgeMobile caterer · NR31
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Great Yarmouth

Family Foods HalalRetailers - other · 120 King Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk · NR30 2PQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 November 2025
Express StoresRetailers - other · 29 St Peters Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk · NR30 3BQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 February 2026
Whites Lounge BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Beach Road, Scratby, Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby · NR29 3NW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 April 2026
Clubhouse Broad FarmPub/bar/nightclub · Main Road A1064, Fleggburgh, Norfolk · NR29 3AF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 July 2025
Lichfield StoresRetailers - other · 35 Lichfield Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk · NR31 0AB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
Highfield Farm ShopRetailers - other · Heath Road, Rollesby, Norfolk · NR29 5HJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 June 2024
Royal Kebab & PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 204 Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk · NR30 1DB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 May 2025
Family ShopperRetailers - other · 147 King Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk · NR30 2PA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 January 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,105 real Food Standards Agency records for Great Yarmouth, of which 1,016 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.