Arbuckles American Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Arbuckles American Restaurant 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 22 May 2025, 13 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: Stonecross Road, Bexwell, Downham Market, PE38 0AD
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Arbuckles American Restaurant 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% | ← Arbuckles American Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Arbuckles American Restaurant 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 Arbuckles American Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Home And Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Virro Enterprises Ltd Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Carrstone House - Artisan Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Lunchtime Company @ Hill Crest Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Puddle Ducks Nursery Before/After School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Arbuckles American Restaurant
What is Arbuckles American Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Arbuckles American Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Arbuckles American Restaurant 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 Arbuckles American Restaurant last inspected?
Arbuckles American Restaurant was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 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 Arbuckles American Restaurant?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arbuckles American Restaurant 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 Arbuckles American Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Arbuckles American Restaurant 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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