King's Lynn Petrol Filling Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
King's Lynn Petrol Filling Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 10 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: Clenchwarton Road, West Lynn, King's Lynn, PE34 3LJ
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts King's Lynn Petrol Filling Station 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% | ← King's Lynn Petrol Filling Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 King's Lynn Petrol Filling Station 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 King's Lynn Petrol Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freebridge Farm Brewers Fayre Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Giggles N Squiggles West Lynn Caring Premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Hello Friends Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Cobbles Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Bank House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Cafe Moccha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Eatwell Cafe And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
Questions about King's Lynn Petrol Filling Station
What is King's Lynn Petrol Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
King's Lynn Petrol Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 21 August 2025.
Is King's Lynn Petrol Filling Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was King's Lynn Petrol Filling Station last inspected?
King's Lynn Petrol Filling Station was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 King's Lynn Petrol Filling Station?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does King's Lynn Petrol Filling Station 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 King's Lynn Petrol Filling Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects King's Lynn Petrol Filling Station 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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