Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 June 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: River Court, Horse Fair Close, St Johns Business Estate, PE38 0QR
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd 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% | ← Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd 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 Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reesey's Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Reesey's Ice Cream - RE55EYS Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Eternity Downham Market - Warehouse(Downham Market Foodbank) Retailers - other | 381 yards away | Exempt | |
| Eternity Church Downham Market Other catering premises | 391 yards away | Exempt | |
| Downham Market Foodbank -Dispatch Retailers - other | 398 yards away | Exempt | |
| Knicat Bakery (Knights Catering) Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Jade House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2026 |
| Platform One Café And Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd
What is Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 10 June 2025.
Is Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd last inspected?
Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd was last inspected on 10 June 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 Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd 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 Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd 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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