Cherry Tree Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Cherry Tree Farm holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 18 March 2024, more than 2 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.
Address: Thornham Road, Methwold, Norfolk, IP26 4PJ
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 Cherry Tree Farm sits behind roughly 1,206 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ← Cherry Tree Farm | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cherry Tree Farm 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 Cherry Tree Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceni Academy Methwold School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Methwold CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Home Farm Mushrooms Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The George Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2017 |
| Aylin Methwold Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Rumbles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
Questions about Cherry Tree Farm
What is Cherry Tree Farm's food hygiene rating?
Cherry Tree Farm has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 18 March 2024.
Is Cherry Tree Farm 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cherry Tree Farm last inspected?
Cherry Tree Farm was last inspected on 18 March 2024, more than 2 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 Cherry Tree Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Cherry Tree Farm 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 Cherry Tree Farm holds a 4. 98 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Cherry Tree Farm 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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