Kings Arms food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Ayrshire
Kings Arms was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the hotel fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 2 October 2025, 9 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: Kings Arms, 89 Main Road, Fenwick, KA3 6DX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fulton Memorial Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | Exempt | 1 June 2018 |
| Fenwick Primary School School/college/university | 100 yards away | Pass | 5 December 2018 |
| MORE Mobile caterer | 115 yards away | Pass | 10 April 2025 |
| Fenwick Breakfast Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | Pass | 10 December 2018 |
| Jambo Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | Pass | 12 March 2025 |
| Langside Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 19 April 2023 |
| The Fenwick Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 16 October 2025 |
| Artisan Weddings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Kings Arms
What is Kings Arms's food hygiene rating?
Kings Arms does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Kings Arms last inspected?
Kings Arms was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Ayrshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
East Ayrshire 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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