Portland Plaice Fish And Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Portland Plaice Fish And Chips 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 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 30 Portland Place, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5NA
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Portland Plaice Fish And Chips 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% | ← Portland Plaice Fish And Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Portland Plaice Fish And Chips 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 Portland Plaice Fish And Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Cafe Other catering premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2025 |
| Hillen Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| I Love Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Hello Friends Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Cobbles Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Eastern European Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| Cafe Moccha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about Portland Plaice Fish And Chips
What is Portland Plaice Fish And Chips's food hygiene rating?
Portland Plaice Fish And Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Portland Plaice Fish And Chips 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 Portland Plaice Fish And Chips last inspected?
Portland Plaice Fish And Chips was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 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 Portland Plaice Fish And Chips?
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 Portland Plaice Fish And Chips 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 Portland Plaice Fish And Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Portland Plaice Fish And Chips 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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