ESS Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
ESS Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 13 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: RAF Marham, Burnthouse Drove, Upper Marham, PE33 9NP
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts ESS Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess among the 1,206 places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 89% | ← ESS Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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 Very good
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 ESS Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess 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 ESS Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bull Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| ESS Costcutters Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| ESS Officers Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| ESS Simply Fresh And Subway Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Junior Ranks Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Louis Cafe And Bar Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| SE Haz Site Airside Feeder Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Sandringham Centre Other catering premises | 304 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about ESS Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess
What is ESS Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess's food hygiene rating?
ESS Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 13 May 2025.
Is ESS Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was ESS Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess last inspected?
ESS Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 13 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 ESS Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ESS Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess 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, and ESS Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects ESS Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess 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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