The Kings Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Kings Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 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: The Kings Arms, 168 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, BS8 2XZ
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kings Arms sits behind roughly 2,827 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,827 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← The Kings Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 757 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 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 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 The Kings Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Bristol Society Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| AbleCare Homes - Belvedere Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Alma Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| ACHARI Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Ashwell & Co (Events) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| 1b Pitville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Alma Tavern and Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
Questions about The Kings Arms
What is The Kings Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 4 November 2025.
Is The Kings Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kings Arms last inspected?
The Kings Arms was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kings Arms compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Kings Arms holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects 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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