The Kings Head Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lewes
The Kings Head Pub 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 Kings Head Pub was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Kings Head 9 Southover High Street, Lewes, BN7 1HS
How it compares in Lewes
That puts The Kings Head Pub among the 741 places in Lewes holding top marks, 85% 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 | 741 | 85% | ← The Kings Head Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 91 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 Head Pub 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 Head Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southover Grange Other catering premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Lewes Bowls Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Patisserie Lewes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Station Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Station Wines Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Shanaz Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Krunchkins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Kings Head Pub
What is The Kings Head Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Head Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 18 May 2026.
Is The Kings Head Pub 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 Head Pub last inspected?
The Kings Head Pub was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Head Pub?
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 Head Pub compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Head Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The Kings Head Pub 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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