Gayton Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gayton Social Club 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 15 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Lynn Road, Gayton, King's Lynn, PE32 1PA
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 Gayton Social Club 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% | ← Gayton Social Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Gayton Social Club 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 Gayton Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Gayton Jubilee Hall Foodbank & Lunch Club Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 October 2024 |
| Mill House Achieve Together Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Gayton Primary School Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Whitehouse Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2023 |
| The Hot Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2026 |
| Howard Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about Gayton Social Club
What is Gayton Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Gayton Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 15 March 2019.
Is Gayton Social Club 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 Gayton Social Club last inspected?
Gayton Social Club was last inspected on 15 March 2019, more than 7 years 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 Gayton Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gayton Social Club 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 Gayton Social Club holds a 4. 98 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Gayton Social Club 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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