The Forge Local Shop
Norwich
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 10 August 2026 by Norwich City.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Forge Local Shop, from January 2025 to August 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 1 in 2025 to 4 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 1 / 5 | Major improvement necessary | |
| 4 / 5 | Good |
What does this rating mean?
The Forge Local Shop in Norwich has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.
The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.
Where is it?
The Forge,118 Philadelphia Lane,
Norwich,
NR3 3JJ
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Forge Local Shop. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Forge Local Shop?
Food hygiene at The Forge Local Shop is inspected by Norwich City, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.norwich.gov.uk/site/custom_scripts/eh/foodratings.html or [email protected].
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