Old School Books food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Old School Books holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 2025, 15 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: 20 North Street, Burnham Market, Kings Lynn, PE31 8HG
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Old School Books 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% | ← Old School Books | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Old School Books 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 Old School Books, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socius Dining Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Scandi Coffee Co. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| The Tuscan Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Gurney Seafoods Ltd Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| The Burnhams Tea Room Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| NoThirty3 Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2023 |
| No Twenty 9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Paper Moon Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
Questions about Old School Books
What is Old School Books's food hygiene rating?
Old School Books has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 28 March 2025.
Is Old School Books 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old School Books last inspected?
Old School Books was last inspected on 28 March 2025, 15 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 Old School Books?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old School Books 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 Old School Books is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Old School Books 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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