Hippo's Sweets + Coffee food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Hippo's Sweets + Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2026, 2 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: BCKLWN Kiosk Site 15, South Promenade, Hunstanton, PE36 5BD
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Hippo's Sweets + Coffee 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% | ← Hippo's Sweets + Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hippo's Sweets + Coffee 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.
Questions about Hippo's Sweets + Coffee
What is Hippo's Sweets + Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Hippo's Sweets + Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 16 April 2026.
Is Hippo's Sweets + Coffee 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hippo's Sweets + Coffee last inspected?
Hippo's Sweets + Coffee was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 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 Hippo's Sweets + Coffee?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hippo's Sweets + Coffee 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 Hippo's Sweets + Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Hippo's Sweets + Coffee 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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