Southery Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Southery Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2025, 16 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: 7 Westgate Street, Southery, Norfolk, PE38 0PA
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Southery Academy 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% | ← Southery Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Southery Academy 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 Southery Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Cruising Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Southery Convenience Store Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2025 |
| Southery Playgroup Caring Premises | 352 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| The Old White Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| The Original Factory Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Southery Academy
What is Southery Academy's food hygiene rating?
Southery Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 10 March 2025.
Is Southery Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southery Academy last inspected?
Southery Academy was last inspected on 10 March 2025, 16 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.
What did the inspector find at Southery Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Southery Academy 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 Southery Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Southery Academy 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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