Food Hygiene Ratings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

1,486 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 88.0% rated "very good".

1,486
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
10
Rated 0 or 1
88.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good88.0%1,180
Good8.8%118
Satisfactory2.0%27
Improvement Needed0.4%6
Major Improvement0.6%8
Urgent Improvement0.1%2

Business types

Retailers - other35423.8%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen27018.2%
Other catering premises16210.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub16110.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1238.3%
Mobile caterer1228.2%
School/college/university946.3%
Caring Premises906.1%

Food hygiene ratings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

King's Lynn and West Norfolk currently has 1,486 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,341 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 88.0% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 10 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
CostcutterPE30 5JP0Jan 08, 2026
TJ And JJ International LimitedPE30 2FN0Jul 30, 2025
Kubus MarketPE301Aug 05, 2024
Lamb And FlagPE14 9RB1Jan 21, 2026
Miami Fried ChickenPE30 1AQ1Jul 30, 2025
Pelicans Hockey ClubPE30 2NB1Sep 30, 2025
South Pot LTDPE30 5PY1Nov 06, 2025
Tennyson Food And WinePE30 2QG1Jul 29, 2025
The Bushel And StrikePE31 7DL1Feb 04, 2026
WhitehartPE30 5DA1Jan 13, 2026
Brenhars Fish BarPE36 5BQ2Dec 05, 2024
Flavours of Eastern EuropePE30 1BW2Jan 08, 2026
Oriental ChefPE30 2AF2Jun 04, 2025
Taste of ChinaPE30 5JP2Jan 21, 2026
The ChequersPE34 3QG2Jan 24, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in King's Lynn and West Norfolk have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,180 food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 88.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?+

Inspection frequency in King's Lynn and West Norfolk depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies