The Kings Head Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The Kings Head Hotel 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 12 June 2025, 13 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: 18 The Square, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1JA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Kings Head Hotel among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← The Kings Head Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 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 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 The 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 The Kings Head Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Nusara Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Cafe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Minster Greens Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| Majestic Wine Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Corn Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2018 |
Questions about The Kings Head Hotel
What is The Kings Head Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Head Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 12 June 2025.
Is The 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kings Head Hotel last inspected?
The Kings Head Hotel was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kings Head Hotel compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Head Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The 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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The Kings Head Hotel is one of 100 rated food businesses in Wimborne Minster. See every hygiene rating in Wimborne Minster →
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