New Ho Wong food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
New Ho Wong holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2025, 8 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: 70 Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9DJ
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts New Ho Wong 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% | ← New Ho Wong | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 New Ho Wong, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK Convience Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Phansa Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Dolce Amore Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cave Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| The Seat Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 July 2025 |
| Bluebells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
Questions about New Ho Wong
What is New Ho Wong's food hygiene rating?
New Ho Wong has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 23 October 2025.
Is New Ho Wong 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Ho Wong last inspected?
New Ho Wong was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 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 New Ho Wong 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 New Ho Wong is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects New Ho Wong 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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New Ho Wong is one of 98 rated food businesses in Downham Market. See every hygiene rating in Downham Market →
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