King James Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
King James 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 4 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: 14 Kneesworth Street, Royston, SG8 5AA
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts King James Pub among the 791 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 791 | 78% | ← King James Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Very 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 King James 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 King James Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between Buns Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2017 |
| Fish'n Chick'n Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| The Royston Conservative Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| The Nest Royston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Kelly's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| The Jolly Postie Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about King James Pub
What is King James Pub's food hygiene rating?
King James Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 4 April 2025.
Is King James 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 King James Pub last inspected?
King James Pub was last inspected on 4 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at King James 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does King James Pub compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and King James Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects King James 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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