Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 May 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: Hillcrest Primary School, Hillcrest, Downham Market, PE38 9ND
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School 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% | ← Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School 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 Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puddle Ducks Nursery Before/After School Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Carrstone House - Artisan Care Caring Premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Downham Market Academy School/college/university | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Arbuckles American Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Downham Home And Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School
What is Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School last inspected?
Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School was last inspected on 9 May 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 Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School?
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 Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School 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 Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School 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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