Lamb And Flag food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Lamb And Flag 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 7 May 2026, 2 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: Main Street, Welney, Wisbech, PE14 9RB
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Lamb And Flag 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% | ← Lamb And Flag | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lamb And Flag, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delph House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| The Dun Cow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Village Cakery Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Aspens @ Townley School School/college/university | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Christchurch Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Lamb And Flag
What is Lamb And Flag's food hygiene rating?
Lamb And Flag has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Lamb And Flag 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 Lamb And Flag last inspected?
Lamb And Flag was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 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.
How does Lamb And Flag 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 Lamb And Flag is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Lamb And Flag 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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