Top Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Top Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 1 August 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: 9 Lynn Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9NJ
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 Top Store 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% | ← Top Store | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Top Store 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 Top Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 December 2025 |
| Giardini Di Naxos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Cream Me Up Scotty Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Tasty House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 August 2024 |
| Titash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Little Beans Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Allium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Downham Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Top Store
What is Top Store's food hygiene rating?
Top Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Top Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Top Store last inspected?
Top Store was last inspected on 1 August 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 Top Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Top Store 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 Top Store holds a 4. 98 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Top Store 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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