Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
The Forge Local Shop food hygiene rating
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Norwich City
Good
Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.
At a glance
The Forge Local Shop in Norwich City currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 10 August 2026. The Forge Local Shop is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at The Forge, 118 Philadelphia Lane, Norwich, NR3 3JJ.
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
10 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
The food hygiene rating for The Forge Local Shop has improved from 1 at its previous recorded inspection to 4 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 August 2026 | 4 | Good | Current |
| 16 January 2025 | 1 | Major improvement necessary | Previous |
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