The Kings Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
The Kings Head 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 11 April 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Kings Head, Maiden Lane, Stamford, PE9 2AZ
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Kings Head among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← The Kings Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 The Kings Head 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop in & Draw Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Cook Stamford Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Scandimania Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Amore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Lamberts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| St George's Church Other catering premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Cornish Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about The Kings Head
What is The Kings Head's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 11 April 2025.
Is The Kings Head 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 last inspected?
The Kings Head was last inspected on 11 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Head?
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 The Kings Head compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Kings Head 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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