Kings Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Teignbridge
Kings Arms holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 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: 6 Oakford Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon, TQ12 3EG
How it compares in Teignbridge
A 2 is rare: only 8 of 1,158 rated places in Teignbridge score this low, about one in 145. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,034 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Kings Arms | |
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Arms the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kings Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Delimann Hampers Also Trading As The Sweet Gift Company Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Kelly Campbell - Kellys Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Kingscare League Of Friends Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Kingsteignton Royal British Legion Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2023 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Kingsteignton Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Kings Arms
What is Kings Arms's food hygiene rating?
Kings Arms has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Teignbridge Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Kings Arms safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Kings Arms last inspected?
Kings Arms was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kings Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Arms compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Kings Arms holds a 2. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Kings Arms 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Teignbridge, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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