The Hero food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The Hero 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 18 July 2024, 23 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: Wells Road, Burnham Overy Staithe, King's Lynn, PE31 8JE
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts The Hero 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 Hero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hero 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 Hero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Market Primary And Nursery School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Leith House Orchards Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Burnham Market Stores Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Tapping House Charity Shop Burnham Market Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Scandi Coffee Co. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Socius Dining Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Old School Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Norfolk Brickyard Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about The Hero
What is The Hero's food hygiene rating?
The Hero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 18 July 2024.
Is The Hero 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 Hero last inspected?
The Hero was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 Hero?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hero 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 Hero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects The Hero 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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