The Kings Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
The Kings Arms holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Kings Arms was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Teston Road, Offham, West Malling, ME19 5NR
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kings Arms sits behind roughly 894 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ← The Kings Arms | |
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Arms 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 Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVS Offham Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Kentfield Country Estate Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Offham Primary School Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Harley's Bar Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Little Gems Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about The Kings Arms
What is The Kings Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 26 May 2026.
Is The Kings Arms safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Kings Arms last inspected?
The Kings Arms was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Arms compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, while The Kings Arms holds a 3. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects The 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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