The Heron food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The Heron holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Heron was inspected on 24 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all King's Lynn and West Norfolk ratings →
Address: The Causeway, Stow Bridge, King's Lynn, PE34 3PP
How this rating has changed
The Heron was re-inspected on 24 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts The Heron among the 1,210 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 | 1,210 | 89% | ← The Heron | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 157 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Heron, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J W Sargeant Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| A G Landymore & Son Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Woodlakes Leisure Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Woodland Kitchen And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 May 2025 |
| Jack's Restaurant At Woodlakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about The Heron
What is The Heron's food hygiene rating?
The Heron has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 24 July 2026.
Is The Heron 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Heron last inspected?
The Heron was last inspected on 24 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
How does The Heron compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,354 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Heron is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects The Heron 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Heron is one of 618 rated food businesses in King's Lynn. See every hygiene rating in King's Lynn →
King's Lynn and West Norfolk inspects and rates 1,511 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in King's Lynn and West Norfolk →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/
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