Food Hygiene Ratings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

1,502 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 89.2% rated "very good".

1,502
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
12
Rated 0 or 1
89.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good89.2%1,208
Good7.2%98
Satisfactory2.1%29
Improvement Needed0.5%7
Major Improvement0.7%10
Urgent Improvement0.1%2

Business types

Retailers - other34523.0%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen27518.3%
Other catering premises17711.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub15910.6%
Mobile caterer1268.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1228.1%
School/college/university936.2%
Caring Premises895.9%

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.

The source snapshot contains 1,502 registered food businesses for King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Of these, 1,354 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 89.2% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 12 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
CostcutterPE30 5JP0Jan 08, 2026
TJ And JJ International LimitedPE30 2FN0Jul 30, 2025
BramblebeePE141Mar 05, 2026
Emneth Post Office And LocalPE14 8DD1Mar 30, 2026
Kubus MarketPE301Aug 05, 2024
Marham Chinese TakeawayPE33 9JJ1Mar 12, 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 CreekPE14 9EW1May 15, 2026
WhitehartPE30 5DA1Jan 13, 2026
Flavours of Eastern EuropePE30 1BW2Jan 08, 2026
Humble Pie DelicatessenPE31 8HD2Mar 19, 2026
Oriental ChefPE30 2AF2Jun 04, 2025

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 1,208 food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 89.2% 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