The King of Hearts Pub And Steakhouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The King of Hearts Pub And Steakhouse 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 4 February 2026, 5 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: 1 School Road, West Walton, Wisbech, PE14 7ES
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 The King of Hearts Pub And Steakhouse 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% | ← The King of Hearts Pub And Steakhouse | |
| 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 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 The King of Hearts Pub And Steakhouse 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 The King of Hearts Pub And Steakhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunchtime Company Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Marshland High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Issy Rose Designs Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Lillies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Bygones Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| BG Fast Food Ltd Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Dove Court Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Londis General Stores Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about The King of Hearts Pub And Steakhouse
What is The King of Hearts Pub And Steakhouse's food hygiene rating?
The King of Hearts Pub And Steakhouse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 4 February 2026.
Is The King of Hearts Pub And Steakhouse 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 The King of Hearts Pub And Steakhouse last inspected?
The King of Hearts Pub And Steakhouse was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 The King of Hearts Pub And Steakhouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The King of Hearts Pub And Steakhouse 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 The King of Hearts Pub And Steakhouse holds a 4. 98 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects The King of Hearts Pub And Steakhouse 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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