The Kings Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harborough
The Kings Head 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 11 April 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: 23 Main Street, Smeeton Westerby, Leicestershire, LE8 0QJ
How it compares in Harborough
That puts The Kings Head among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← The Kings Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 The Kings Head 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fords Kitchen Other catering premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| The Hunny Hive Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Kibworth Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Artisan Fayre Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Kibworth Knoll Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Kibworth \& Smeeton JFC Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Doner Master Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Kibworth Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about The Kings Head
What is The Kings Head's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 11 April 2024.
Is The Kings Head 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 Head last inspected?
The Kings Head was last inspected on 11 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Head?
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 The Kings Head compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects The Kings Head 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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