Kings Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
Kings Head holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the pub requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 October 2025, 8 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: The Kings Head Public House, Ruan Lanihorne, Truro, TR2 5NX
How it compares in Cornwall
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 5,278 rated places in Cornwall score this low, about one in 2,639. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Kings Head |
A further 50 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Cornwall Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2024 |
| Beckoffi Unrooted Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| The Cornish Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 January 2026 |
| Roseland Local Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2025 |
| Veryan Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 June 2025 |
| Elerkey Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Veryan Portloe Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Kings Head
What is Kings Head's food hygiene rating?
Kings Head has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Cornwall Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Kings Head safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The pub may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Kings Head last inspected?
Kings Head was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 months 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 Kings Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Head compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Kings Head holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 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 Cornwall, 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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