Kings Head Coltishall food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broadland
Kings Head Coltishall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Kings Head Coltishall was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Kings Head Public House, 26 Wroxham Road, Coltishall, NR12 7EA
How it compares in Broadland
In Broadland, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Kings Head Coltishall sits behind roughly 791 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 791 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ← Kings Head Coltishall | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kings Head Coltishall 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 Coltishall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 January 2025 |
| Filipino Food Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cafe West - Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Whisporia Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coltishall & Horstead Pre-School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2018 |
| Jefferies Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Londis-Coltishall (GG Petro Ltd) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| The Royal Blossom Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Kings Head Coltishall
What is Kings Head Coltishall's food hygiene rating?
Kings Head Coltishall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Broadland Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Kings Head Coltishall safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kings Head Coltishall last inspected?
Kings Head Coltishall was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kings Head Coltishall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Head Coltishall compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, while Kings Head Coltishall holds a 4. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Kings Head Coltishall 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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