Kings Head (Wet Sales Only) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Derbyshire
Kings Head (Wet Sales Only) 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 14 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 60 Main Street, Hilton, Derby Derbyshire, DE65 5GG
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Kings Head (Wet Sales Only) among the 636 places in South Derbyshire 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 | 636 | 87% | ← Kings Head (Wet Sales Only) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 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 Kings Head (Wet Sales Only) 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 Kings Head (Wet Sales Only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Convenience Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2017 |
| Brookfields Day Nursery Caring Premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| TLC Foods of Hanbury Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Old Talbot Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Cherry Tree Day Nursery Caring Premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2012 |
| Active Bodies Ltd (Hilton Spencer Academy) Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2018 |
| Hickling House Elderly Day Care Ltd Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| Hilton Primary School School/college/university | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Kings Head (Wet Sales Only)
What is Kings Head (Wet Sales Only)'s food hygiene rating?
Kings Head (Wet Sales Only) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 14 March 2024.
Is Kings Head (Wet Sales Only) 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 Kings Head (Wet Sales Only) last inspected?
Kings Head (Wet Sales Only) was last inspected on 14 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kings Head (Wet Sales Only)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Kings Head (Wet Sales Only) compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Head (Wet Sales Only) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Kings Head (Wet Sales Only) 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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