The Kings Head Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redcar and Cleveland
The Kings Head Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 5 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: Newton under Roseberry, TS9 6QR
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts The Kings Head Inn among the 1,077 places in Redcar and Cleveland holding top marks, 94% 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 | 1,077 | 94% | ← The Kings Head Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 The Kings Head Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseberry Retreat Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Roseberry Academy School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Great Ayton Darbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Ayton Stores Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pomegranate Persian Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| The Tannery Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Royal Oak Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Stokesley Butchers Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about The Kings Head Inn
What is The Kings Head Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Head Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 13 January 2026.
Is The 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kings Head Inn last inspected?
The Kings Head Inn was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Head Inn?
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 Inn compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,147 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Head Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects The 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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