The Gin Trap Inn
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The Gin Trap Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Gin Trap, 6 High Street, Ringstead, Hunstanton, PE36 5JU, in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. King's Lynn and West Norfolk oversees 1,510 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in King's Lynn and West Norfolk is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 2 to 5 since 27 March 2025.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- The Gin Trap, 6 High Street, Ringstead, Hunstanton
- Postcode
- PE36 5JU
- Local Authority
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1788558
Rating History
| Rating | Date Recorded |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2025-03-27 |
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Gin Trap Inn?
The Gin Trap Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Gin Trap Inn last inspected?
The Gin Trap Inn was last inspected on 2026-03-17. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Gin Trap Inn located?
The Gin Trap Inn is located at The Gin Trap, 6 High Street, Ringstead, Hunstanton , PE36 5JU, in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PE36 postcode area.