Staithe Smokehouse food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Staithe Smokehouse holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The food producer met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Staithe Smokehouse was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Back of The White Horse, The White Horse, Main Road, PE31 8BY
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 Staithe Smokehouse sits behind roughly 1,304 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ← Staithe Smokehouse | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Staithe Smokehouse 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 Staithe Smokehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| The Fish Shed Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Nisa Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2023 |
| The Jolly Sailors Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| The Crab Hut Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Brancaster Staithe Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Staithe Smokehouse
What is Staithe Smokehouse's food hygiene rating?
Staithe Smokehouse has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Staithe Smokehouse safe to eat at?
A 3 means the food producer met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Staithe Smokehouse last inspected?
Staithe Smokehouse was last inspected on 2 June 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.
What did the inspector find at Staithe Smokehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Staithe Smokehouse 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 Staithe Smokehouse holds a 3. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Staithe Smokehouse 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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