Dylans at The Kings Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Albans City
Dylans at 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 15 January 2025, 18 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: Dylans at The Kings Arms, 7 George Street, St Albans, AL3 4ER
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Dylans at The Kings Arms among the 820 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 820 | 77% | ← Dylans at The Kings Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 153 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 98 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Dylans 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 Dylans at The Kings Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Locanda Bagutta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2025 |
| Aloha Poke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Darlish Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Centre 33 Other catering premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Bellaccinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Baruccio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Al Farid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
Questions about Dylans at The Kings Arms
What is Dylans at The Kings Arms's food hygiene rating?
Dylans at The Kings Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Dylans 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dylans at The Kings Arms last inspected?
Dylans at The Kings Arms was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dylans at The Kings Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Dylans at The Kings Arms compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,059 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Dylans at The Kings Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Dylans 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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