The Kings Arms Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Suffolk
The Kings Arms Tavern 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
The rating dates from 30 March 2026, 3 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 Arms, 23 Brentgovel Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1EB
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts The Kings Arms Tavern among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← The Kings Arms Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Very 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 The Kings Arms Tavern 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 Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alema coffee Other catering premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Crumbs Cheesecakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| Crosdales Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2018 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Crumbs Manufacturers/packers | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Cornish Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Angel News Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
Questions about The Kings Arms Tavern
What is The Kings Arms Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Arms Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 30 March 2026.
Is The Kings Arms Tavern 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 Arms Tavern last inspected?
The Kings Arms Tavern was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Arms Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Kings Arms Tavern compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Arms Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Kings Arms Tavern 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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