Harpley Craft And Play food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Harpley Craft And Play holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 22 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
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: Village Hall, Nethergate Street, Harpley, PE31 6TW
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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 Harpley Craft And Play sits behind roughly 1,210 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,210 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 7% | ← Harpley Craft And Play | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Harpley Craft And Play 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 Harpley Craft And Play, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 June 2026 |
| Harpley Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Lower Farm Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2020 |
Questions about Harpley Craft And Play
What is Harpley Craft And Play's food hygiene rating?
Harpley Craft And Play has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 22 March 2022.
Is Harpley Craft And Play 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harpley Craft And Play last inspected?
Harpley Craft And Play was last inspected on 22 March 2022, more than 4 years 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 Harpley Craft And Play?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Harpley Craft And Play 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, while Harpley Craft And Play holds a 4. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Harpley Craft And Play 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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