Downham Market has 78 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
97% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 87% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 6 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 35% of food businesses in Downham Market.
5 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
5 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| King'S Lynn | 398 | 4.7/5 | 85% |
| Wisbech | 219 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
| Hunstanton | 124 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Heacham | 41 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
| Upwell and Outwell | 24 | 4.8/5 | 87% |
| Snettisham | 23 | 5/5 | 95% |
There are currently 78 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Downham Market, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Downham Market, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 87% of rated businesses in Downham Market hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Downham Market are carried out by King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Downham Market was last updated on 14 May 2026.