Carders News & Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Carders News & Off Licence 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
This is a fresh result: Carders News & Off Licence was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all King's Lynn and West Norfolk ratings →
Address: 128 London Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5ES
How this rating has changed
Carders News & Off Licence has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 30 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Carders News & Off Licence among the 1,210 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 | 1,210 | 89% | ← Carders News & Off Licence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 157 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 Carders News & Off Licence 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 Carders News & Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern European Supermarket Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| Cafe In the Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Cafe Roasta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Bitsons Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Cafe Moccha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Cobbles Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Eatwell Cafe And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Hello Friends Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
Questions about Carders News & Off Licence
What is Carders News & Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Carders News & Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Carders News & Off Licence 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 Carders News & Off Licence last inspected?
Carders News & Off Licence was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month 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 Carders News & Off Licence?
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 Carders News & Off Licence compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,354 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Carders News & Off Licence is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Carders News & Off Licence 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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Carders News & Off Licence is one of 618 rated food businesses in King's Lynn. See every hygiene rating in King's Lynn →
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