The Filling Station food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The Filling Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 13 Norfolk Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1AR
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts The Filling Station 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 Filling Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Filling Station 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 Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Food Fusion Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Forward Day Centre Ltd Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| DT's Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
Questions about The Filling Station
What is The Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
The Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 20 September 2024.
Is The Filling Station 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Filling Station last inspected?
The Filling Station was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 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 Filling Station?
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 Filling Station 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 Filling Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects The Filling Station 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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