The Kings Head Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Suffolk
The Kings Head Public House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 February 2025, 16 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: 40 The Street, Beck Row, Suffolk, IP28 8AE
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kings Head Public House sits behind roughly 1,440 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ← The Kings Head Public House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Public House 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Row Primary Academy School/college/university | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 March 2026 |
| Japanese Sushi Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 April 2026 |
| Beck Row Village Store Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Anatolia Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 November 2025 |
| Busy Bees Nursery School Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| St Johns Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2018 |
| Aspal Lane Nursery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2017 |
Questions about The Kings Head Public House
What is The Kings Head Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Head Public House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Suffolk Council on 17 February 2025.
Is The Kings Head Public House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Kings Head Public House last inspected?
The Kings Head Public House was last inspected on 17 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Head Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kings Head Public House compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Kings Head Public House holds a 3. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Kings Head Public House 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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