Whitehouse Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Whitehouse Service Station 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
The rating dates from 8 March 2023, more than 3 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: Londis Stores, Lynn Road, Gayton, PE32 1QJ
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Whitehouse Service Station 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% | ← Whitehouse Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Whitehouse Service Station 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 Whitehouse Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hot Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2026 |
| Howard Butchers Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Gayton Primary School Catering School/college/university | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Gayton Jubilee Hall Foodbank & Lunch Club Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 October 2024 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Gayton Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 March 2019 |
| Mill House Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about Whitehouse Service Station
What is Whitehouse Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Whitehouse Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 8 March 2023.
Is Whitehouse Service Station 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 Whitehouse Service Station last inspected?
Whitehouse Service Station was last inspected on 8 March 2023, more than 3 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 Whitehouse Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Whitehouse Service Station 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 Whitehouse Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Whitehouse Service Station 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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