Kings Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Hams
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
The rating dates from 17 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Kings Arms, 18 Fore Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8BU
How it compares in South Hams
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Kings Arms sits behind roughly 830 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 774 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 56 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ← Kings Arms | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 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 Kings Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wardroom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Salcombe Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Victoria Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Mrs Cookies Salcombe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bonningtons (Salcombe) Ltd Retailers - other | 44 yards away | Exempt | |
| Yes Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Driftwood Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Normans of Salcombe Retailers - other | 55 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Kings Arms
What is Kings Arms's food hygiene rating?
Kings Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Hams Council on 17 February 2024.
Is 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 Kings Arms last inspected?
Kings Arms was last inspected on 17 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams 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 "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 Kings Arms compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while Kings Arms holds a 3. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams 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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Kings Arms is one of 54 rated food businesses in Salcombe. See every hygiene rating in Salcombe →
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