Food hygiene ratings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
King's Lynn and West Norfolk inspects and rates 1,500 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,353 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 147 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. 20 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 89% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <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 617 places
- Hunstanton 141 places
- Downham Market 98 places
- Wisbech 62 places
- Kings Lynn 54 places
- Thetford 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amberley Hall | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Heron Foods | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| J W Sargeant | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| New Lowes | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Brenhars Fish Bar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 - Good | 3 July 2026 |
| Gall-Fresco | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Live & Let Live Public House | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Seabank Fish Grill House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Faro Lodge | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Norfolk Pudding And Pies Company | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| The Old Felixstowe Brewing Co. | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 22 June 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. 2 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 8 January 2026 |
| TJ And JJ International Limited | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 30 July 2025 |
| Brothers In Arms | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 May 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 |
| South Pot LTD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 November 2025 |
| Pelicans Hockey Club | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 September 2025 |
| Miami Fried Chicken | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 July 2025 |
| Tennyson Food And Wine | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 July 2025 |
| Kubus Market | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 August 2024 |
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 1,500 businesses, of which 1,353 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?
20 food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold a rating of 2 or below, including 2 rated 0 and 11 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: 2026-07-07. Browse all UK councils →