The Fighting Cocks food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kingston-Upon-Thames
The Fighting Cocks 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 Fighting Cocks was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 56 Old London Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6QA
How it compares in Kingston-Upon-Thames
In Kingston-Upon-Thames, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fighting Cocks sits behind roughly 1,129 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 938 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 102 | 8% | ← The Fighting Cocks | |
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 143 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 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 The Fighting Cocks 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 Fighting Cocks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Rogues Pub - Kingston Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Biryani Guys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Beanberry Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Bright Horizons At Elm Grove Caring Premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions Caring Premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| BM Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about The Fighting Cocks
What is The Fighting Cocks's food hygiene rating?
The Fighting Cocks has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Fighting Cocks 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 Fighting Cocks last inspected?
The Fighting Cocks was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fighting Cocks?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fighting Cocks compare to other places in Kingston-Upon-Thames?
74% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, while The Fighting Cocks holds a 3. 102 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kingston-Upon-Thames Council inspects The Fighting Cocks 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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