What is the average food hygiene rating in NR2?

The average food hygiene rating in the NR2 postcode area of Norwich City is 4.57 out of 5, across 421 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in NR2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

283 food businesses in the NR2 postcode area of Norwich City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 67.2% of the 421 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.

How many food businesses in NR2 have a low hygiene rating?

6 food businesses in the NR2 postcode area of 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 NR2 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the NR2 postcode area of Norwich City (469 establishments on record, 421 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 NR2

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the NR2 postcode area of Norwich City hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.57/5, with 67.2% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 469 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

NR2 (Norwich City) has 283 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 421 rated premises (67.2%). 6 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.

Rating distribution in NR2

5★ Very Good

283 (67.2%)

4★ Good

100 (23.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

32 (7.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

5 (1.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 35 awaiting inspection and 13 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in NR2: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in NR2?: The average food hygiene rating in the NR2 postcode area of Norwich City is 4.57 out of 5, across 421 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in NR2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 283 food businesses in the NR2 postcode area of Norwich City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 67.2% of the 421 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.
How many food businesses in NR2 have a low hygiene rating?: 6 food businesses in the NR2 postcode area of 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 NR2 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the NR2 postcode area of Norwich City (469 establishments on record, 421 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.

Top-rated places in NR2

The ReindeerPub/bar/nightclub · 10 Dereham Road, Norwich · NR2 4AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 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
Black Sheep CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 406 - 407 Chapelfield Plain, Chapelfield, Norwich · NR2 1SZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
REST CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Churchman House, 71 Bethel Street, Norwich · NR2 1NR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
P B George ButchersManufacturers/packers · 13 Distillery Square, Norwich · NR2 4BH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
The Garden HousePub/bar/nightclub · 1 Pembroke Road, Norwich · NR2 3HD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
Co-op FoodstoreRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 58 - 62 Dereham Road, Norwich · NR2 4BT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Ron's Fish And ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · Stalls 94 - 95, Market Place, Norwich · NR2 1ND
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Walnut Tree Shades NorwichPub/bar/nightclub · Walnut Tree Shades, Old Post Office Court, Norwich · NR2 1NG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Chapelfield Childrens Day NurseryCaring Premises · Chapelfield Day Nursery, Chapel Field East, Norwich · NR2 1SF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 April 2026
KFCRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 309 The Dining Terrace, Chapelfield, Norwich · NR2 1SY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 April 2026
The GarnetPub/bar/nightclub · 36 Market Place, Norwich · NR2 1RD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 April 2026

Places needing improvement in NR2

LincolnshopperRetailers - other · 105 Portersfield Road, Norwich · NR2 3JX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 December 2025
Indian FeastTakeaway/sandwich shop · Stall 21, Market Place, Norwich · NR2 1ND
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 September 2025
The YorkPub/bar/nightclub · 1 Leicester Street, Norwich · NR2 2AS
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 October 2024
Vietnam PhoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 67 Dereham Road, Norwich · NR2 4HU
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 January 2025
Revolucion De CubaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 7 - 9 Queen Street, Norwich · NR2 4SG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
KofraRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 81 Upper St Giles Street, Norwich · NR2 1AB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 July 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 469 real Food Standards Agency records for the NR2 postcode area, of which 421 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.