QEH Ward Kitchens food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
QEH Ward Kitchens holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 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: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Site, PE30 4ET
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts QEH Ward Kitchens 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% | ← QEH Ward Kitchens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 QEH Ward Kitchens 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 QEH Ward Kitchens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Catholic Church of the Holy Family Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Caretech Community Services Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
Questions about QEH Ward Kitchens
What is QEH Ward Kitchens's food hygiene rating?
QEH Ward Kitchens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 19 March 2026.
Is QEH Ward Kitchens 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was QEH Ward Kitchens last inspected?
QEH Ward Kitchens was last inspected on 19 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 QEH Ward Kitchens?
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 QEH Ward Kitchens 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 QEH Ward Kitchens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects QEH Ward Kitchens 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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