Food hygiene ratings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
King's Lynn and West Norfolk inspects and rates 1,511 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,354 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 157 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Standards here are high: 89% of rated businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top score of 5, and 96% hold a 4 or better. 18 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,210 | 89% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 7% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
Towns in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Food hygiene ratings for each town King's Lynn and West Norfolk inspects.
- King's Lynn 618 places
- Hunstanton 139 places
- Downham Market 95 places
- Wisbech 63 places
- Kings Lynn 54 places
- Thetford 31 places
Recently inspected in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The most recent inspections published by King's Lynn and West Norfolk, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anmer Social & Bowls Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Eatwell Cafe And Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Ozzy's Kebab Van | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Spar | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Kubus Market | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| London Porter House | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Caretech Community Services | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Rumbles | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| King's Butchers | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Norfolk Jar Kitchen | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Docking Fish Bar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Mikeys Coffee | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The lowest-rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk are listed below. 3 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 8 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ostrich | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 30 June 2026 |
| Costcutter | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 8 January 2026 |
| TJ And JJ International Limited | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 30 July 2025 |
| The Rose & Crown | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 June 2026 |
| The Creek | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 May 2026 |
| Emneth Post Office And Local | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 March 2026 |
| Marham Chinese Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Bramblebee | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 March 2026 |
| Whitehart | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
| Pelicans Hockey Club | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 September 2025 |
| Tennyson Food And Wine | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
How many food businesses does King's Lynn and West Norfolk rate?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,511 businesses, of which 1,354 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of rated businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk have a bad hygiene rating?
18 food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold a rating of 2 or below, including 3 rated 0 and 8 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Environmental health officers employed by King's Lynn and West Norfolk carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 00 Pizza 5 - Very good
- 4 In Love 5 - Very good
- 42 Mini Mart 5 - Very good
- 7th Heaven 5 - Very good
- A G Landymore & Son 5 - Very good
- Achieve Together 5 - Very good
- ADT Catering (Spitting Pig East Anglia) 5 - Very good
- Ahimsa Plant Healing CIC 5 - Very good
- Ahk Cakes 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Ali's Kebab And Fish & Chips 5 - Very good
- Alive Corn Exchange 5 - Very good
- Alive Oasis 5 - Very good
- Allium 5 - Very good
- Amberley Hall 5 - Very good
- Ambers Restaurant / Sundowner Bar 5 - Very good
- Amigo 5 - Very good
- Amigo's Pizza Don Valentino 5 - Very good
- Amigos Chinese Takeaway 5 - Very good
- Amino 5 - Very good
- Amir Butchers & Grocers 5 - Very good
- Amore Pizzetta - Trailer 1 5 - Very good
- Amore Pizzetta - Trailer 2 5 - Very good
- Anabella's Sweet Treats 5 - Very good
- Ancient Mariner Inn 5 - Very good
- Anda's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Andymacs Fish And Chip Shop 5 - Very good
- Anmer Social & Bowls Club 5 - Very good
- Anny Rose Cake Design 5 - Very good
- Apple Cafe 5 - Very good
- Applewood Children Nursery 5 - Very good
- Approach Community Homes 5 - Very good
- Arbuckles American Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Arthur Howell Butchers 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores 5 - Very good
- Ashleigh Lodge 5 - Very good
- Ashwicken C of E Primary School 5 - Very good
- Askers Wood Fired Pizza 5 - Very good
- Aspens Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aspens Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aspens Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aspens-Services Ltd @ Nelson Academy 5 - Very good
- Aspris Children's Services 5 - Very good
- Aylin Methwold Ltd 5 - Very good
- B & M Bargains 5 - Very good
- B & M Store 5 - Very good
- Babingley Social Club 5 - Very good
- Backyard Pit Rubs 5 - Very good
- Bake & Blend 5 - Very good
- Bake It Rosie 5 - Very good
- Bakeaway Box 5 - Very good
- Baked With Love 5 - Very good
- Bakeelicious Cakes 5 - Very good
- Baltika 5 - Very good
- Bandido 5 - Very good
- Bank House 5 - Very good
- Bar 71 Club 5 - Very good
- Bar One Hundred 5 - Very good
- Barton Bendish Village Hall Trust 5 - Very good
- Bates Bakes 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-27. Browse all UK councils →