Wells Pharmacy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Wells Pharmacy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 October 2025, 8 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: 38 Loke Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2AB
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Wells Pharmacy 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% | ← Wells Pharmacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wells Pharmacy 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 Wells Pharmacy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britlita Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2023 |
| Baltika Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Donaldsons Fishmonger Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Canto Da Rosinha Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
Questions about Wells Pharmacy
What is Wells Pharmacy's food hygiene rating?
Wells Pharmacy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 27 October 2025.
Is Wells Pharmacy 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wells Pharmacy last inspected?
Wells Pharmacy was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 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 Wells Pharmacy?
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 Wells Pharmacy 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 Wells Pharmacy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Wells Pharmacy 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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