The Kings food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Kings 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 27 July 2018, more than 7 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: The Kings Head, 32 Church Street, Falmouth, TR11 3EQ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Kings among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← The Kings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Kings 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 The Kings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Of King Charles The Martyr Other catering premises | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2014 |
| Ciuri Ciuri Gelato Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| A Gift From Cornwall Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Above The Bookshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Dills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Cribbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Falmouth Fishmongers Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Baker Tom Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about The Kings
What is The Kings's food hygiene rating?
The Kings has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 27 July 2018.
Is The Kings 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 The Kings last inspected?
The Kings was last inspected on 27 July 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kings compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Kings 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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