The Kings Head Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lichfield
The Kings Head Pub 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 14 April 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: 21 Bird Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6PW
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts The Kings Head Pub among the 592 places in Lichfield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 592 | 75% | ← The Kings Head Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 132 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Pub 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 Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Eye Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| ASK Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Ego@Lichfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Le Reve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Bar Home Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Horse & Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Lal Bagh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Lichfield Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about The Kings Head Pub
What is The Kings Head Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Head Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 14 April 2025.
Is The Kings Head Pub 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 Pub last inspected?
The Kings Head Pub was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Head Pub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Pub compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 787 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Head Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects The Kings Head Pub 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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