Kings Head Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of Glamorgan
Kings Head Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 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: Kings Head Hotel East Street, Llantwit Major, CF61 1XY
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Kings Head Hotel among the 827 places in Vale of Glamorgan holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 827 | 72% | ← Kings Head Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 209 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 163 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Head Hotel 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 Head Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chocolate Box Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2019 |
| Jaipur Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Major Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 November 2025 |
| The White Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 June 2025 |
| Farmers Pantry Ltd Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Wells Pharmacy Retailers - other | 79 yards away | Exempt | |
| Old Town Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 April 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Kings Head Hotel
What is Kings Head Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Kings Head Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 23 January 2024.
Is Kings Head Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kings Head Hotel last inspected?
Kings Head Hotel was last inspected on 23 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of Glamorgan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kings Head Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Head Hotel compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of the 1,152 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Head Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Kings Head Hotel 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 Head Hotel is one of 59 rated food businesses in Llantwit Major. See every hygiene rating in Llantwit Major →
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