Kings Head Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Kings Head Inn 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 23 April 2026, 2 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: The Kings Head Bridge Street, Salisbury, SP1 2ND
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Kings Head Inn among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← Kings Head Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 Kings Head Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupp Bubble Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Babylon Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
Questions about Kings Head Inn
What is Kings Head Inn's food hygiene rating?
Kings Head Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Kings Head Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
Kings Head Inn was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kings Head Inn?
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 Kings Head Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Head Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Kings Head Inn 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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