Heacham Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Heacham Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 31 March 2026, 3 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: 48 Station Road, Heacham, Kings Lynn, PE31 7EY
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 Heacham Stores 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% | ← Heacham Stores | |
| 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 Heacham Stores 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 Heacham Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greatwall Chinese Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Kucakli Ltd T/A Flames Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2025 |
| Fridhem Rest Home Caring Premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Fox Fine Foods Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Rebecca Court Caring Premises | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Heacham Minors Football Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Breakfast And Brownies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Lunchtime Company Limited School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Heacham Stores
What is Heacham Stores's food hygiene rating?
Heacham Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Heacham Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heacham Stores last inspected?
Heacham Stores was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 Heacham Stores?
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 Heacham Stores 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 Heacham Stores holds a 4. 98 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Heacham Stores 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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