Waterside Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Waterside Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 March 2025, 15 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: Beach Terrace Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5BQ
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
In King's Lynn and West Norfolk, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Waterside Bar sits behind roughly 1,206 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ← Waterside Bar | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Waterside Bar 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 Waterside Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot's Deserts Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| PS I Love Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Fossil House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Driftwood Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Rock & Puff Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Gate Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2021 |
| Mikeys Coffee Mobile caterer | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Mims Coffee Shop And East Coast Gelato Takeaway/sandwich shop | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Waterside Bar
What is Waterside Bar's food hygiene rating?
Waterside Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Waterside Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waterside Bar last inspected?
Waterside Bar was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 Waterside Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waterside Bar 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, while Waterside Bar holds a 4. 98 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Waterside Bar 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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