Crown & Anchor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Crown & Anchor 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 15 October 2025, 9 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 Crown & Anchor, 16 Lynn Road, Wiggenhall St Germans, PE34 3EY
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 Crown & Anchor 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% | ← Crown & Anchor | |
| 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 Crown & Anchor 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 Crown & Anchor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2023 |
| Riverbank Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| The Cock Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Magdalen Traditional Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Magdalen Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Taylorshaw @ Magdalen Academy School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Rudd Events Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| West Winch Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2018 |
Questions about Crown & Anchor
What is Crown & Anchor's food hygiene rating?
Crown & Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Crown & Anchor 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 Crown & Anchor last inspected?
Crown & Anchor was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 9 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 Crown & Anchor?
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 Crown & Anchor 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 Crown & Anchor holds a 4. 98 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Crown & Anchor 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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