Queens Head Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashford
Queens Head Pub 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 7 October 2024, 21 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: Queens Head Public House Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3ED
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Queens Head Pub among the 1,039 places in Ashford holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,039 | 89% | ← Queens Head Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 106 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 Very 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 Queens Head Pub 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 Queens Head Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Kingsnorth Primary School School/college/university | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Caretech Community Services Limited Kings Haven Caring Premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee at Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza (Park Farm) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Ashford Catering Company Kent Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Dolly's Daycare Partnership Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Cherrytree Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bridgefield Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Queens Head Pub
What is Queens Head Pub's food hygiene rating?
Queens Head Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 7 October 2024.
Is Queens Head Pub 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 Queens Head Pub last inspected?
Queens Head Pub was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Queens Head Pub?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queens Head Pub compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Queens Head Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Queens Head Pub 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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