The Fabulous Showboat food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The Fabulous Showboat 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 24 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 18 - 22 Le Strange Terrace, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5AJ
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts The Fabulous Showboat 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% | ← The Fabulous Showboat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Fabulous Showboat 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 Fabulous Showboat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock & Puff Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Fossil House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Five Frying Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Princess Theatre Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Pavilion Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Driftwood Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Henry's of Hunstanton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Gate Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2021 |
Questions about The Fabulous Showboat
What is The Fabulous Showboat's food hygiene rating?
The Fabulous Showboat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 24 June 2023.
Is The Fabulous Showboat 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 The Fabulous Showboat last inspected?
The Fabulous Showboat was last inspected on 24 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Fabulous Showboat?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fabulous Showboat 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 The Fabulous Showboat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects The Fabulous Showboat 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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