Hockwold Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Hockwold Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 88 Main Street, Hockwold cum Wilton, Norfolk, IP26 4LW
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
In King's Lynn and West Norfolk, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Hockwold Stores sits behind roughly 1,206 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ← Hockwold Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 147 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Hockwold Stores none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hockwold Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceni Academy Hockwold School/college/university | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Hockwold Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2018 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Hockwold Stores
What is Hockwold Stores's food hygiene rating?
Hockwold Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Hockwold Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hockwold Stores last inspected?
Hockwold Stores was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hockwold Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hockwold Stores compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,353 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Hockwold Stores holds a 4. 98 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Hockwold Stores and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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