Belle Vue Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Belle Vue Guest House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 June 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 Sluice Road, Denver, Norfolk, PE38 0DY
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Belle Vue Guest House 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% | ← Belle Vue Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Belle Vue Guest House 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 Belle Vue Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Oakes Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Classic Catering Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Denver Golf Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Classic Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
| St Winnold Masonic Lodge Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Blackstone Engine Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2023 |
Questions about Belle Vue Guest House
What is Belle Vue Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Belle Vue Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 29 June 2021.
Is Belle Vue Guest House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Belle Vue Guest House last inspected?
Belle Vue Guest House was last inspected on 29 June 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 Belle Vue Guest House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Belle Vue Guest House 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 Belle Vue Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Belle Vue Guest House 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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