Bowls Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Bowls Club 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 27 March 2026, 3 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: New Road, Upwell, Wisbech, PE14 9AB
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Bowls Club 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% | ← Bowls Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bowls Club 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 Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upwell Playing Field Committee Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Joanne's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Russell's Fresh Meats Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| G & B Super Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 October 2024 |
| Welle Stay And Play Baby And Toddler Group Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2018 |
| Upwell And Outwell Age Concern Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
Questions about Bowls Club
What is Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?
Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 27 March 2026.
Is Bowls Club 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 Bowls Club last inspected?
Bowls Club was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 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 Bowls Club?
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 Bowls Club 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 Bowls Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Bowls Club 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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