The King Arthur food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The King Arthur holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The King Arthur was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 31-33 Benedict Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9NB
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The King Arthur sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← The King Arthur | |
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The King Arthur 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 King Arthur, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FARA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Abbey Tea Rooms And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Happy Glastonbury Art Caf? Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Finca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Lazy Gecko Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| King William Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Knights Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Gigis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
Questions about The King Arthur
What is The King Arthur's food hygiene rating?
The King Arthur has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The King Arthur 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The King Arthur last inspected?
The King Arthur was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The King Arthur?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The King Arthur compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The King Arthur holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The King Arthur 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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