The Kings Head Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
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 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Kings Head Inn, 17 Market Hill, Woodbridge, IP12 4LP
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Kings Head Inn among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← The Kings Head Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Fig Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Essen Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Galley Creamery And Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2019 |
| Hill House Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
| Acre Bakery Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Fruit & Flower Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Hullabaloo Manufacturers/packers | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 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 East Suffolk Council on 7 August 2024.
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 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Kings Head Inn compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Head Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk 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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