Kings Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
Kings Head 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 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: High Street, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0AR
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Kings Head among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Kings Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kings Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| W J Crouch Butchers Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
| Kin Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 April 2026 |
| Chequers Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Poppy's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 114 yards away | Exempt | |
| Bleu Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Happy Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Made By Kent Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2018 |
Questions about Kings Head
What is Kings Head's food hygiene rating?
Kings Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Kings Head 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 last inspected?
Kings Head was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
How does Kings Head compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Kings Head 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Kings Head is one of 40 rated food businesses in Staplehurst. See every hygiene rating in Staplehurst →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/
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