The Kings Head Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Norfolk
The Kings Head Inn 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 28 March 2025, 15 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 Head, 6 Norwich Road, Brooke, NR15 1AB
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts The Kings Head Inn among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 823 | 84% | ← The Kings Head Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Village Hall Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Brooke Garage Ltd Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Brooke Primary School School/college/university | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| The Rural Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 May 2025 |
| Norfolk Truffle Company Manufacturers/packers | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Frank Spurgeon Ltd Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| White Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Kingsley Healthcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about The Kings Head Inn
What is The Kings Head Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Head Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 28 March 2025.
Is The Kings Head Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Kings Head Inn was last inspected on 28 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Head Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kings Head Inn compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Head Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Kings Head Inn 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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