Bentinck Arms Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Bentinck Arms Public House 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 5 September 2025, 10 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: 21 Loke Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2AY
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 Bentinck Arms Public House 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% | ← Bentinck Arms Public House | |
| 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 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 Bentinck Arms Public House 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 Bentinck Arms Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britlita Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2023 |
| Baltika Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Donaldsons Fishmonger Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Canto Da Rosinha Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
Questions about Bentinck Arms Public House
What is Bentinck Arms Public House's food hygiene rating?
Bentinck Arms Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 5 September 2025.
Is Bentinck Arms Public House 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 Bentinck Arms Public House last inspected?
Bentinck Arms Public House was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 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 Bentinck Arms Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bentinck Arms Public House 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 Bentinck Arms Public House holds a 4. 98 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Bentinck Arms Public House 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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