What is the average food hygiene rating in Norwich City?

The average food hygiene rating in Norwich City is 4.52 out of 5, across 1,347 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Norwich City compare with the national average for food hygiene?

65% of rated premises in Norwich City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 14.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Norwich City 300 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 Norwich City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

876 food businesses in Norwich City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65% of the 1,347 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Norwich City have a low hygiene rating?

26 food businesses in Norwich City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 Norwich City food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Norwich City (1,556 establishments on record, 1,347 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 Norwich City

In Norwich City, 65% of 1,347 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.52/5. These figures cover 1,556 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Norwich City has 876 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,347 rated premises (65%). 26 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

5★ share: 65%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -14.7 pp
National rank: 300 / 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 Norwich City

5★ Very Good

876 (65%)

4★ Good

327 (24.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

118 (8.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

22 (1.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

4 (0.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 172 awaiting inspection and 37 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 172 awaiting inspection and 37 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Norwich City: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Norwich City?: The average food hygiene rating in Norwich City is 4.52 out of 5, across 1,347 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Norwich City compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 65% of rated premises in Norwich City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 14.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Norwich City 300 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 Norwich City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 876 food businesses in Norwich City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65% of the 1,347 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Norwich City have a low hygiene rating?: 26 food businesses in Norwich City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 Norwich City food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Norwich City (1,556 establishments on record, 1,347 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 Norwich City

NR2469 places · 67.2% 5★

Top-rated places in Norwich City

Rooftop GardensRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Level 6, Union Building, 51 - 59 Rose Lane, Norwich · NR1 1BY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Dreamy Ice Rolls/Spiral N DogsMobile caterer · NR3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Rock Punk BakesOther catering premises · NR1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Emporium NorwichRetailers - other · Unit 9, Hellesdon Barns, Hellesdon Hall Road, Norwich · NR6 5BB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
The ReindeerPub/bar/nightclub · 10 Dereham Road, Norwich · NR2 4AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
RezivaOther catering premises · NR1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Co-op FoodstoreRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Unit 3, Neighbourhood Centre, Heyford Road, Norwich · NR6 6GB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Chef AlliumOther catering premises · NR3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Holroyd Howe @ Norwich High School For GirlsSchool/college/university · Norwich High School For Girls, 95 Newmarket Road, Norwich · NR2 2HU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Moore And Son CakesOther catering premises · NR3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Black Sheep CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 406 - 407 Chapelfield Plain, Chapelfield, Norwich · NR2 1SZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Tesco ExpressRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 279A Aylsham Road, Norwich · NR3 2RE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Norwich City

Kings KebabsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 121 Mile Cross Lane, Norwich · NR6 6RQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 November 2006
LincolnshopperRetailers - other · 105 Portersfield Road, Norwich · NR2 3JX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 December 2025
Didis DiningRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Clancy Road, Norwich · NR7 9AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 May 2025
Forge Local ShopRetailers - other · The Forge, 118 Philadelphia Lane, Norwich · NR3 3JJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 January 2025
Donnellis PizzeriaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 17 Timberhill, Norwich · NR1 3JZ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 August 2025
Holiday InnHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Ipswich Road, Norwich · NR4 6EP
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 November 2025
Steve Mcdonald News + Ibukun African Food StoreRetailers - other · 27 Witard Road, Norwich, Norfolk · NR7 9XD
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2025
Yuan FengTakeaway/sandwich shop · 117B Ipswich Road, Norwich · NR4 6LD
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026

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 1,556 real Food Standards Agency records for Norwich City, of which 1,347 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.