Kings Head Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Forest of Dean
Kings Head Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Birdwood, Glos, GL19 3EF
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Kings Head Inn among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 651 | 95% | ← Kings Head Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Kings Head Inn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kings Head Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside House Caring Premises | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Smarts Traditional Gloucester Cheese Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| The Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Gardner Garages Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Wood's Family Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
Questions about Kings Head Inn
What is Kings Head Inn's food hygiene rating?
Kings Head Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Kings Head Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kings Head Inn last inspected?
Kings Head Inn was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kings Head Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Head Inn compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Head Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Kings Head Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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