Hello Friends food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Hello Friends holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2023, 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: Hanse House, 8 South Quay, King's Lynn, PE30 5DT
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Hello Friends 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% | ← Hello Friends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Hello Friends 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 Hello Friends, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobbles Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Cafe Moccha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Eatwell Cafe And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Eastern European Supermarket Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| Bank House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Cafe Roasta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Hello Friends
What is Hello Friends's food hygiene rating?
Hello Friends has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 23 October 2023.
Is Hello Friends 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hello Friends last inspected?
Hello Friends was last inspected on 23 October 2023, 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 Hello Friends?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hello Friends 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 Hello Friends is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Hello Friends 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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