Kings Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Monmouthshire
Kings Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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 Arms, 29 Nevill Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5AA
How it compares in Monmouthshire
In Monmouthshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Kings Arms sits behind roughly 799 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 799 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ← Kings Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Of Rise Coffee Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Fig Tree Espresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Harrys Sandwich & Coffee Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Hen & Chickens Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Luigis Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Hey Bargain Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Annettes Cafe Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Kings Arms
What is Kings Arms's food hygiene rating?
Kings Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Kings Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kings Arms last inspected?
Kings Arms was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kings Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, while Kings Arms holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire 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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