Kings Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Colchester
Kings Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Kings Arms, 61-63 Crouch Street West, Colchester, CO3 3EY
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Kings Arms among the 1,200 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,200 | 89% | ← Kings Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 302 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Beacon House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Bon Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Chef Canton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Chappells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Kings Arms
What is Kings Arms's food hygiene rating?
Kings Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Kings Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kings Arms last inspected?
Kings Arms was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does Kings Arms compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester 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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