The Kings Head & Bell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Vale of White Horse
The Kings Head & Bell 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 15 October 2025, 8 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: 10 East St Helen Street Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 5EA
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts The Kings Head & Bell among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse 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 | 764 | 81% | ← The Kings Head & Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Kings Head & Bell 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 & Bell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throwing Buns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Dog's Spot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| One Planet Abingdon CEC Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Oishi Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Crown and Thistle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Coffee aroma /mezzeh wine bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Dorindos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about The Kings Head & Bell
What is The Kings Head & Bell's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Head & Bell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 15 October 2025.
Is The Kings Head & Bell 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 & Bell last inspected?
The Kings Head & Bell was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Head & Bell?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Kings Head & Bell compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Head & Bell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects The Kings Head & Bell 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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