Mahrad food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Mahrad holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 7 April 2021, more than 5 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: 1 - 2 Oak Circle, Gaywood, King's Lynn, PE30 4PQ
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 Mahrad 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% | ← Mahrad | |
| 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 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 Mahrad 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 Mahrad, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Gaywood First Steps Nursery Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| ADT Catering (Spitting Pig East Anglia) Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Gaywood Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Europe Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Dawinee Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Denny's Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Galliano's Trading Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
Questions about Mahrad
What is Mahrad's food hygiene rating?
Mahrad has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 7 April 2021.
Is Mahrad 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mahrad last inspected?
Mahrad was last inspected on 7 April 2021, more than 5 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 Mahrad?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mahrad 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 Mahrad holds a 4. 98 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Mahrad 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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