Kings Head Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
Kings Head Hotel 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
The rating dates from 23 January 2026, 5 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 Hotel 5 High Market Place, YO62 6AT
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Kings Head Hotel 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 Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kings Head Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Years Nursery Kirkbymoorside Caring Premises | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Moorside Store Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| The Penny Bank Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Thomas the Baker Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Manh Ley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Kings Head Hotel
What is Kings Head Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Kings Head Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Kings Head Hotel 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 Hotel last inspected?
Kings Head Hotel was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 months 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 Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Head Hotel 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 Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Kings Head Hotel 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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