Kings Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Hertfordshire
Kings Diner holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Kings Diner was inspected on 13 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Hertfordshire ratings →
Address: 2 The Parade Southfields, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4NB
How this rating has changed
Kings Diner has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 13 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 3 | Held |
| 13 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 North Hertfordshire
That puts Kings Diner among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Kings Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kings Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2004 |
| Grange Wine Store Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Icknield Way Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| ClubsComplete Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| CrossFit Beowulf Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
| Bean Valley Coffee Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Bickerdikes Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Dragon King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Kings Diner
What is Kings Diner's food hygiene rating?
Kings Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 13 August 2026.
Is Kings Diner 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kings Diner last inspected?
Kings Diner was last inspected on 13 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Kings Diner compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Kings Diner 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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Kings Diner is one of 213 rated food businesses in Letchworth Garden City. See every hygiene rating in Letchworth Garden City →
North Hertfordshire inspects and rates 1,130 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Hertfordshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.north-herts.gov.uk
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