Middleton Auction food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Middleton Auction holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 September 2025, 10 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: Village Hall, School Road, Middleton, PE32 1SA
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
In King's Lynn and West Norfolk, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Middleton Auction sits behind roughly 1,206 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ← Middleton Auction | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Middleton Auction 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 Middleton Auction, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Hall Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Middletons Also T/A Middletons Pizzeria Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Gotta Eat Cake Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| The Gate Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Norfolk Blueberries Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Buttercups Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| 00 Pizza Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Middleton Auction
What is Middleton Auction's food hygiene rating?
Middleton Auction has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 7 September 2025.
Is Middleton Auction safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Middleton Auction last inspected?
Middleton Auction was last inspected on 7 September 2025, 10 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 Middleton Auction?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Middleton Auction 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 Middleton Auction holds a 4. 98 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Middleton Auction 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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