Modern Story food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Modern Story 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 31 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 3A Lynn Road, Heacham, Norfolk, PE31 7HU
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Modern Story 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% | ← Modern Story | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Modern Story 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 Modern Story, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heacham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Lidl UK Gmbh Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Heacham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Breakfast And Brownies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Millbridge Care Home Caring Premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Heacham Minors Football Club Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Fox Fine Foods Pub/bar/nightclub | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Kucakli Ltd T/A Flames Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2025 |
Questions about Modern Story
What is Modern Story's food hygiene rating?
Modern Story has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 31 July 2024.
Is Modern Story 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 Modern Story last inspected?
Modern Story was last inspected on 31 July 2024, 23 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 Modern Story?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Modern Story 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 Modern Story is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Modern Story 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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