Dail House Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Dail House Cafe 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 16 May 2025, 13 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: The Dial House, 12 Railway Road, Downham Market, PE38 9EB
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Dail House Cafe 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% | ← Dail House Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dail House Cafe 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 Dail House Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond House Care Home Caring Premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Knicat Bakery (Knights Catering) Manufacturers/packers | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Jade House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 174 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2026 |
| Platform One Café And Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| MK Convience Store Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| New Ho Wong Takeaway/sandwich shop | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| F J J Healthcare Ltd Ashville House Caring Premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Phansa Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Dail House Cafe
What is Dail House Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Dail House Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 16 May 2025.
Is Dail House Cafe 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 Dail House Cafe last inspected?
Dail House Cafe was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 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 Dail House Cafe?
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 Dail House Cafe 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 Dail House Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Dail House Cafe 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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