The Dabbling Duck food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The Dabbling Duck holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 May 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: 11 Abbey Road, Great Massingham, King's Lynn, PE32 2HN
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts The Dabbling Duck 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 Dabbling Duck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Dabbling Duck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massingham Stores & Post Office Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| The Cartshed Tearoom (Norfolk Stores Limited) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Heath Farm Shop Manufacturers/packers | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Great Massingham VC Primary School School/college/university | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Great Massingham Village Hall Other catering premises | 434 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Dabbling Duck
What is The Dabbling Duck's food hygiene rating?
The Dabbling Duck has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 11 May 2026.
Is The Dabbling Duck 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dabbling Duck last inspected?
The Dabbling Duck was last inspected on 11 May 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.
How does The Dabbling Duck 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 Dabbling Duck is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects The Dabbling Duck 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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