Kings Head food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
Kings Head holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Kings Head was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Kings Head Hotel 40 Market Place, HG4 4EF
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Kings Head among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← Kings Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 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 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 Kings Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Bordar House Teas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| The Hungry Gaucho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Day Lewis Pharmacy Retailers - other | 106 yards away | Exempt | |
| Joneva Of Masham Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Harrys Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Mellors Catering Services School/college/university | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2018 |
| Bah Humbugs Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2020 |
Questions about Kings Head
What is Kings Head's food hygiene rating?
Kings Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 29 May 2026.
Is 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kings Head last inspected?
Kings Head was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kings Head?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Head compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
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