The Kings Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Isle of Wight
The Kings Head 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
The rating dates from 8 July 2026, 2 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.
88% of rated food businesses in Isle of Wight score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Isle of Wight ratings →
Address: Kings Head, Quay Street, Yarmouth, PO41 0PB
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Kings Head has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 8 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 2 4 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kings Head sits behind roughly 1,038 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,038 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 18% | ← The Kings Head | |
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 211 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO41 Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| The Terrace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Salty's Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Scoops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| The Isle Of Wight Fudge Company Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 September 2024 |
| Royal Solent Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Yarmouth Premier Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2025 |
| Bugle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 23 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about The Kings Head
What is The Kings Head's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 8 July 2026.
Is The Kings Head 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 The Kings Head last inspected?
The Kings Head was last inspected on 8 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isle of Wight Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kings Head compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,493 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, while The Kings Head holds a 4. 275 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Kings Head 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 is one of 33 rated food businesses in Yarmouth. See every hygiene rating in Yarmouth →
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