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Pub/bar/nightclub

Whitehart

Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 13 January 2026.

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Quick facts

  • Whitehart scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 13 January 2026.
  • Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
  • Classified as pub/bar/nightclub in King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
  • Inspected by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Environmental Health.
Address
The White Hart Inn, 1 St James Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5DA

Local authority: King's Lynn and West Norfolk · council website ↗

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What this means

Major improvement necessary.

Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.

Classified as a licensed venue serving food. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.

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Common questions

What people ask about Whitehart.

What is Whitehart's FSA hygiene rating?

Whitehart scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 13 January 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.

When was Whitehart last inspected?

The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Whitehart was on 13 January 2026, 4 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.

Is Whitehart required to display its hygiene rating?

No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.

Is it safe to eat at Whitehart?

Whitehart's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.

How does Whitehart compare to other venues in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?

Whitehart's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in King's Lynn and West Norfolk on the dedicated King's Lynn and West Norfolk aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.

Primary sources

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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.

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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.

Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 13 January 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.

Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.