The Kings Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cotswold
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
This is a fresh result: The Kings Head was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
99% of rated food businesses in Cotswold score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cotswold ratings →
Address: Kings Head Hotel, 24 Market Place, Cirencester, GL7 2NR
How this rating has changed
The Kings Head has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 19 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Kings Head among the 957 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← The Kings Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 52 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 79 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanami Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Little Welsh Cake Co Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Lynwood & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Cornish Bakery Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Fleece Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2021 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
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 Cotswold Council on 19 August 2026.
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 19 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
How does The Kings Head compare to other places in Cotswold?
94% of the 1,022 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Kings Head is one of 292 rated food businesses in Cirencester. See every hygiene rating in Cirencester →
Cotswold inspects and rates 1,101 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Cotswold →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.cotswold.gov.uk
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