The King William IV food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
The King William IV 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
This is a fresh result: The King William IV was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 43 Chishill Road, Heydon, SG8 8PN
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The King William IV among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← The King William IV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 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 William IV 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 William IV, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Cow Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Margaret House Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Barley Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2011 |
| Barley C of E School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2019 |
| Heydon Grange Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 February 2026 |
| The Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| The Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2025 |
| Esso Rontec Flint Cross Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about The King William IV
What is The King William IV's food hygiene rating?
The King William IV has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The King William IV 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 King William IV last inspected?
The King William IV was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The King William IV?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The King William IV compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The King William IV is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The King William IV 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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