The Maids Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The Maids Head 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 14 November 2023, 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: 7 Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1JL
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts The Maids Head 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 Maids Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Maids Head 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 Maids Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes Head Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
| Alive Corn Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Globe Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Food Fusion Takeaway/sandwich shop | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Ferry Lane Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
Questions about The Maids Head
What is The Maids Head's food hygiene rating?
The Maids Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 14 November 2023.
Is The Maids Head 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 Maids Head last inspected?
The Maids Head was last inspected on 14 November 2023, 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 The Maids Head?
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 The Maids Head 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 Maids Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects The Maids Head 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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