The Kings Head Acle Steak food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Broadland
The Kings Head Acle Steak holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 11 August 2025, 11 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: Kings Head, The Street, Acle, NR13 3DY
How it compares in Broadland
In Broadland, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kings Head Acle Steak sits behind roughly 791 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 791 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ← The Kings Head Acle Steak | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Kings Head Acle Steak 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 Acle Steak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Oak Lodge Ltd Caring Premises | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Desi Flavourz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
| Acle Premier Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| The Vault Bar & Bistro Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Scooters Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| The Limes Owners Kitchen Caring Premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Full River Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Olive Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about The Kings Head Acle Steak
What is The Kings Head Acle Steak's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Head Acle Steak has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Broadland Council on 11 August 2025.
Is The Kings Head Acle Steak 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kings Head Acle Steak last inspected?
The Kings Head Acle Steak was last inspected on 11 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Head Acle Steak?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kings Head Acle Steak compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, while The Kings Head Acle Steak holds a 4. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects The Kings Head Acle Steak 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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