Queens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Lincolnshire
Queens 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 2 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Queens Head, 1 King Edward Street, Kirton in Lindsey, DN21 4NF
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
In North Lincolnshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Queens Head sits behind roughly 1,066 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ← Queens Head | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Queens 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 Queens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Cuppa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| No 12 Chocolatier Other catering premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Community Shop Retailers - other | 103 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Kirton in Lindsey Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Payne's Chemist Retailers - other | 107 yards away | Exempt | |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2023 |
| Kirton Lindsey Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2025 |
| Shimla Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
Questions about Queens Head
What is Queens Head's food hygiene rating?
Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 2 February 2024.
Is Queens 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 Queens Head last inspected?
Queens Head was last inspected on 2 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Queens Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queens Head compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Queens Head holds a 4. 158 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Queens 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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Understanding this rating
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