The Fish Shed food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The Fish Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 July 2024, 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: Fremington, Main Road, Brancaster Staithe, PE31 8BX
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts The Fish Shed 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 Fish Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Fish Shed 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 Fish Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Staithe Smokehouse Manufacturers/packers | 251 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 June 2026 |
| The Jolly Sailors Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Nisa Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2023 |
| The Crab Hut Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Brancaster Staithe Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about The Fish Shed
What is The Fish Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Fish Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 12 July 2024.
Is The Fish Shed 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fish Shed last inspected?
The Fish Shed was last inspected on 12 July 2024, 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 Fish Shed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Fish Shed 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 Fish Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects The Fish Shed 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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