Picnic Hut Norfolk Nibbles food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Picnic Hut Norfolk Nibbles holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 25 April 2025, 14 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: Pit Stop, Harlequin House, Le Strange Terrace, PE36 5AJ
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 Picnic Hut Norfolk Nibbles 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% | ← Picnic Hut Norfolk Nibbles | |
| 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 Picnic Hut Norfolk Nibbles 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 Picnic Hut Norfolk Nibbles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fossil House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Rock & Puff Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Driftwood Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Five Frying Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Princess Theatre Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Pavilion Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Elliot's Deserts Mobile caterer | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| PS I Love Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Picnic Hut Norfolk Nibbles
What is Picnic Hut Norfolk Nibbles's food hygiene rating?
Picnic Hut Norfolk Nibbles has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 25 April 2025.
Is Picnic Hut Norfolk Nibbles 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Picnic Hut Norfolk Nibbles last inspected?
Picnic Hut Norfolk Nibbles was last inspected on 25 April 2025, 14 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 Picnic Hut Norfolk Nibbles?
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 Picnic Hut Norfolk Nibbles 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 Picnic Hut Norfolk Nibbles holds a 4. 98 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Picnic Hut Norfolk Nibbles 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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