The Crown Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The Crown Hotel 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
The rating dates from 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 12 Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9DH
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts The Crown Hotel 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% | ← The Crown Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Crown Hotel 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 The Crown Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Allium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club Other catering premises | 54 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 November 2025 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Mabel Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| The Whalebone Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Downham Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about The Crown Hotel
What is The Crown Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Crown Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 30 October 2024.
Is The Crown Hotel 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 Crown Hotel last inspected?
The Crown Hotel was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 The Crown Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown Hotel 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 The Crown Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects The Crown Hotel 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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