The Foldgate Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The Foldgate Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 14 January 2026, 6 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: Downham Road, Stradsett, King's Lynn, PE33 9HH
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 Foldgate Inn 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 Foldgate Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Foldgate Inn 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 Foldgate Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fincham Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| The Farmhouse At Fincham Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 March 2026 |
| Fincham Memorial Hall And Playing Fields Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
| Leigh's Bees Limited Farmers/growers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| The Reliance Garage (Norwich) Limited (Shop) Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Caterlink @ St Martin At Shouldham Primary Academy School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about The Foldgate Inn
What is The Foldgate Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Foldgate Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 14 January 2026.
Is The Foldgate Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Foldgate Inn last inspected?
The Foldgate Inn was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 6 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 Foldgate Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Foldgate Inn 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 Foldgate Inn holds a 4. 98 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects The Foldgate Inn 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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