Brothers In Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Brothers In Arms holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Brothers In Arms was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Samuel's Family Farm Shop And Butchers, Market Lane, Walpole St Andrew, PE14 7LT
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
A 1 is rare: only 11 of 1,353 rated places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk score this low, about one in 123. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← Brothers In Arms | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Brothers In Arms the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
What the business says
<p> <strong>Since the inspection the kitchen has been thoroughly cleaned, and new procedures have been introduced to ensure cleanliness is maintained; and I </strong><strong>have decided to invest in the kitchen to future proofits use and to ensure compliance.</strong></p> <p> <strong>We have also worked on a new food safety management system and have retrained staff on practices and processes.</strong></p> <p> <strong>The conditions found at the time of inspection were not what we aim to achieve and maintain however we had one of the main chefs having had a period of time off for bereavement and the other on holiday for half term with his children. But it is no excuse, some of the areas pointed out had not been cleaned sufficiently. It has been a huge wakeup call.</strong></p>
Businesses have a right to reply to their rating. This response is published by the Food Standards Agency alongside the score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Brothers In Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuels Butrchers \& Farm Shop Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Ladybirds Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| The Auction Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
Questions about Brothers In Arms
What is Brothers In Arms's food hygiene rating?
Brothers In Arms has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Brothers In Arms safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Brothers In Arms last inspected?
Brothers In Arms was last inspected on 28 May 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 Brothers In Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brothers In Arms 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, while Brothers In Arms holds a 1. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Has Brothers In Arms responded to its rating?
Yes. Businesses have a right to reply, published alongside the rating. Brothers In Arms said: “<p> <strong>Since the inspection the kitchen has been thoroughly cleaned, and new procedures have been introduced to ensure cleanliness is maintained; and I </strong><strong>have decided to invest in the kitchen to future proofits use and to ensure compliance.</strong></p> <p> <strong>We have also worked on a new food safety management system and have retrained staff on practices and processes.</strong></p> <p> <strong>The conditions found at the time of inspection were not what we aim to achieve and maintain however we had one of the main chefs having had a period of time off for bereavement and the other on holiday for half term with his children. But it is no excuse, some of the areas pointed out had not been cleaned sufficiently. It has been a huge wakeup call.</strong></p>”
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Brothers In Arms 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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We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at King's Lynn and West Norfolk, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
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