Cave Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Cave Kitchen 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
This is a fresh result: Cave Kitchen was inspected on 7 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all King's Lynn and West Norfolk ratings →
Address: 38 Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9DH
How this rating has changed
Cave Kitchen was re-inspected on 7 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Cave Kitchen among the 1,210 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 | 1,210 | 89% | ← Cave Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 157 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 Cave Kitchen 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 Cave Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Amore Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2026 |
| The Seat Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 July 2025 |
| Phansa Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Love Downham Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Reeds Homestore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| MK Convenience Store Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Cave Kitchen
What is Cave Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Cave Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 7 August 2026.
Is Cave Kitchen 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 Cave Kitchen last inspected?
Cave Kitchen was last inspected on 7 August 2026, a month 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 Cave Kitchen?
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 Cave Kitchen compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,354 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Cave Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Cave Kitchen 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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Cave Kitchen is one of 95 rated food businesses in Downham Market. See every hygiene rating in Downham Market →
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