Mims By East Coast Gelato food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Mims By East Coast Gelato holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2025, 16 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: 10A Drove Orchards, Thornham Road, Holme next the Sea, PE36 6LS
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Mims By East Coast Gelato 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% | ← Mims By East Coast Gelato | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mims By East Coast Gelato 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 Mims By East Coast Gelato, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Store Thornham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Gurney's Fish Box Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2026 |
| VinedMe At Thornham Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Drove Orchards Farm Shop Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Erics Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Eric's Pizza Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Thornham Village Hall And Sports Pavilion Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Thornham Deli Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Mims By East Coast Gelato
What is Mims By East Coast Gelato's food hygiene rating?
Mims By East Coast Gelato has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Mims By East Coast Gelato 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mims By East Coast Gelato last inspected?
Mims By East Coast Gelato was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 16 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 Mims By East Coast Gelato?
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 Mims By East Coast Gelato 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 Mims By East Coast Gelato is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Mims By East Coast Gelato 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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