Marks & Spencer food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Marks & Spencer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 July 2024, 23 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: 57-60 High Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1AY
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Marks & Spencer 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% | ← Marks & Spencer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Marks & Spencer 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 Marks & Spencer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Globe Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Dukes Head Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Ferry Lane Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
Questions about Marks & Spencer
What is Marks & Spencer's food hygiene rating?
Marks & Spencer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 23 July 2024.
Is Marks & Spencer 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marks & Spencer last inspected?
Marks & Spencer was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 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 Marks & Spencer?
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 Marks & Spencer 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 Marks & Spencer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Marks & Spencer 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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