Gurney's Fish Box food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gurney's Fish Box holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 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: Gurneys Fish Box, 1 Drove Orchards, Thornham Road, PE36 6LS
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 Gurney's Fish Box sits behind roughly 1,304 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ← Gurney's Fish Box | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Gurney's Fish Box 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 Gurney's Fish Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Store Thornham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| VinedMe At Thornham Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Eric's Pizza Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Drove Orchards Farm Shop Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Erics Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Mims By East Coast Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Thornham Village Hall And Sports Pavilion Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Thornham Deli Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Gurney's Fish Box
What is Gurney's Fish Box's food hygiene rating?
Gurney's Fish Box has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Gurney's Fish Box safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Gurney's Fish Box last inspected?
Gurney's Fish Box was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 Gurney's Fish Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gurney's Fish Box 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 Gurney's Fish Box holds a 3. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Gurney's Fish Box 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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