Riverbank Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Riverbank Guest House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 July 2024, 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: Three Tuns, 14 Lynn Road, Wiggenhall St Germans, PE34 3DW
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Riverbank Guest House 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% | ← Riverbank Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Riverbank Guest House 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 Riverbank Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2023 |
| Crown & Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 304 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| The Cock Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Magdalen Traditional Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Magdalen Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Taylorshaw @ Magdalen Academy School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Rudd Events Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| West Winch Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2018 |
Questions about Riverbank Guest House
What is Riverbank Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Riverbank Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 1 July 2024.
Is Riverbank Guest House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riverbank Guest House last inspected?
Riverbank Guest House was last inspected on 1 July 2024, 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 Riverbank Guest House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riverbank Guest House 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 Riverbank Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Riverbank Guest House 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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