Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Costcutter holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: 45 - 47 Wisbech Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5JP
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 1,353 rated places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk score this low, about one in 677. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Costcutter |
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 Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Costcutter the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Cafe Other catering premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2025 |
| Hillen Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| I Love Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Hello Friends Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Cobbles Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Fairlight Lodge Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2019 |
| Eastern European Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Costcutter safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Costcutter?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter 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 Costcutter holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Costcutter 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at King's Lynn and West Norfolk, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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