The Wash And Tope food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The Wash And Tope holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 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: 10 - 12 Le Strange Terrace, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5AJ
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts The Wash And Tope 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% | ← The Wash And Tope | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Wash And Tope 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 Wash And Tope, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2021 |
| Rock & Puff Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Fossil House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Five Frying Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Princess Theatre Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Hunstanton Community Centre Other catering premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Hunstanton First Steps Nursery Caring Premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Pavilion Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about The Wash And Tope
What is The Wash And Tope's food hygiene rating?
The Wash And Tope has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 25 July 2024.
Is The Wash And Tope 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wash And Tope last inspected?
The Wash And Tope was last inspected on 25 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 The Wash And Tope?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Wash And Tope 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 The Wash And Tope is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects The Wash And Tope 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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