Food hygiene ratings in King's Lynn
There are 617 food businesses in King's Lynn with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council. A further 59 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in King's Lynn
87% of rated businesses in King's Lynn hold the top score of 5, and 96% hold a 4 or better. 12 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across King's Lynn and West Norfolk as a whole, 89% of rated food businesses hold a 5. King's Lynn is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 483 | 87% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 52 | 9% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
Lowest-rated places in King's Lynn
| Business | 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 |
| Marham Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Pelicans Hockey Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 September 2025 |
| South Pot LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 November 2025 |
| Tennyson Food And Wine Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 July 2025 |
| Whitehart Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
| Flavours of Eastern Europe Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 January 2026 |
| Oriental Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 June 2025 |
| Seabank Stores Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 February 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in King's Lynn
How many food businesses in King's Lynn have a hygiene rating?
617 food businesses in King's Lynn have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council. 558 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in King's Lynn?
87% of rated businesses in King's Lynn hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in King's Lynn?
12 food businesses in King's Lynn hold a rating of 2 or below, including 2 rated 0 and 5 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in King's Lynn?
Environmental health officers at King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Hunstanton 141 places
- Downham Market 98 places
- Wisbech 62 places
- Kings Lynn 54 places
- Thetford 29 places
Food businesses in King's Lynn
- 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
- Alan Stockley & Co Ltd Exempt
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Alive Corn Exchange 5 - Very good
- Alive St James Exempt
- Amberley Hall 5 - Very good
- Amigo 5 - Very good
- Amigos Chinese Takeaway 5 - Very good
- Amir Butchers & Grocers 5 - Very good
- Amy Robsart Hall Exempt
- Andymacs Fish And Chip Shop 5 - Very good
- Applewood Children Nursery 5 - Very good
- Argos Ltd Exempt
- Arthur Howell Butchers 5 - Very good
- Ashwicken C of E Primary School 5 - Very good
- Aspens Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- B & M Bargains 4 - Good
- B & M Store 5 - Very good
- Babingley Social Club 5 - Very good
- Bake & Blend 5 - Very good
- Bakers + Baristas 4 - Good
- Baltika 5 - Very good
- Bank House 5 - Very good
- Bar 71 Club 5 - Very good
- Bar One Hundred 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.