The Golden Lion food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The Golden Lion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 March 2025, 16 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: Golden Lion Hotel, 1 The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 6BQ
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts The Golden Lion 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 Golden Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Golden Lion 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 Golden Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunstanton Helping Hands Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Maldon Chocolates Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Nelli's World Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Candy 'n' Cream Norfolk LTD Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Fishers Of Hunstanton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Cafe Legge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Chives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about The Golden Lion
What is The Golden Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 8 March 2025.
Is The Golden Lion 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Golden Lion last inspected?
The Golden Lion was last inspected on 8 March 2025, 16 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 Golden Lion?
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 The Golden Lion 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 Golden Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects The Golden Lion 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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