The Barn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The Barn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 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: Creake Abbey, Burnham Road, North Creake, NR21 9LF
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
In King's Lynn and West Norfolk, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Barn sits behind roughly 1,206 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ← The Barn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Barn 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 The Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Farmers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Susie's Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Whitehall Farm Accommodation Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 August 2024 |
| The Lord Nelson Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Burn Valley Catering Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Panda Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| The Mermaid Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2026 |
| Burnham Motors Garage Ltd Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
Questions about The Barn
What is The Barn's food hygiene rating?
The Barn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 6 March 2025.
Is The Barn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Barn last inspected?
The Barn was last inspected on 6 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 The Barn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barn 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 The Barn holds a 4. 98 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects The Barn 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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