The Kings Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
The Kings Arms 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 28 June 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: Kings Arms, Main Road, Frating, CO7 7DJ
How it compares in Tendring
That puts The Kings Arms among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← The Kings Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Kings Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snooty Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| Frobisher Catering LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Larchcroft Trading Co Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about The Kings Arms
What is The Kings Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 28 June 2024.
Is The Kings Arms 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 Arms last inspected?
The Kings Arms was last inspected on 28 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
How does The Kings Arms compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects The Kings Arms 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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