B & M Bargains food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
B & M Bargains 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 4 September 2024, more than 2 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.
96% of rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all King's Lynn and West Norfolk ratings →
Address: B&M Bargains, Old Market Street, King's Lynn, PE30 1NL
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 B & M Bargains sits behind roughly 1,210 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,210 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 7% | ← B & M Bargains | |
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 157 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 Very 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 B & M Bargains 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 B & M Bargains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Amir Butchers & Grocers Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Forward Day Centre Ltd Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bitsons Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| DK's Off License Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| DT's Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Food Fusion Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about B & M Bargains
What is B & M Bargains's food hygiene rating?
B & M Bargains has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 4 September 2024.
Is B & M Bargains 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 B & M Bargains last inspected?
B & M Bargains was last inspected on 4 September 2024, more than 2 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 B & M Bargains?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 B & M Bargains compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,354 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while B & M Bargains holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects B & M Bargains 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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