The Kings Ditch food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tamworth
The Kings Ditch 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 16 August 2024, 22 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: 51 Lower Gungate, B79 7AS
How it compares in Tamworth
That puts The Kings Ditch among the 420 places in Tamworth 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 | 420 | 86% | ← The Kings Ditch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 67 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 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 Ditch 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 Ditch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atik Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2020 |
| Delhi Divan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Fields Biltong Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Champagne Indian Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Co Operative Funeral Service Other catering premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2019 |
| BP Tamworth - Spar / Subway/ Tango Ice Blast Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Clean Cut Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Colin Grazier Hotel & U Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
Questions about The Kings Ditch
What is The Kings Ditch's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Ditch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tamworth Council on 16 August 2024.
Is The Kings Ditch 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 Ditch last inspected?
The Kings Ditch was last inspected on 16 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tamworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Ditch?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kings Ditch compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Ditch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth Council inspects The Kings Ditch 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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