The Three Horseshoes
Very good. Last inspection 27 March 2026.
Quick facts
- The Three Horseshoes scored 5/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 27 March 2026.
- Verdict: Very good.
- Classified as pub/bar/nightclub in King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
- Inspected by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Environmental Health.
Local authority: King's Lynn and West Norfolk · council website ↗
A clean-sheet inspection.
All three axes scored well. Temperature control, cleanliness, and management records all passed inspection. The venue can display a 5-star sticker in its window, and based on this inspection, it earned it.
Classified as a licensed venue serving food. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about The Three Horseshoes.
What is The Three Horseshoes's FSA hygiene rating?
The Three Horseshoes scored 5 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 27 March 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Three Horseshoes last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Three Horseshoes was on 27 March 2026, 2 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Three Horseshoes required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
How does The Three Horseshoes compare to other venues in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
The Three Horseshoes'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.
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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 27 March 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
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