Fulton & Thoroughgood (at The Kings Arms) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hillingdon
Fulton & Thoroughgood (at The Kings Arms) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 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: The Kings Arms, 6 Park Lane, UB9 6BJ
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts Fulton & Thoroughgood (at The Kings Arms) among the 1,285 places in Hillingdon holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,285 | 64% | ← Fulton & Thoroughgood (at The Kings Arms) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 202 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 100 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 226 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 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 Fulton & Thoroughgood (at The Kings Arms) 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 Fulton & Thoroughgood (at The Kings Arms), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harefield Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Harefield Hospital all catering and food retail Caring Premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Harefield Junior and Infants School School/college/university | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Cedar House Nursing Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Co op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2018 |
| Harefield Hospital Day Nursery Caring Premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Harefield Post Office Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2012 |
| Harefield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Fulton & Thoroughgood (at The Kings Arms)
What is Fulton & Thoroughgood (at The Kings Arms)'s food hygiene rating?
Fulton & Thoroughgood (at The Kings Arms) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 16 July 2024.
Is Fulton & Thoroughgood (at 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fulton & Thoroughgood (at The Kings Arms) last inspected?
Fulton & Thoroughgood (at The Kings Arms) was last inspected on 16 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fulton & Thoroughgood (at The Kings Arms)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fulton & Thoroughgood (at The Kings Arms) compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and Fulton & Thoroughgood (at The Kings Arms) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Fulton & Thoroughgood (at 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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