Kings Head Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
Kings Head Hotel 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 24 February 2025, 16 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: High Street, Tollesbury, Maldon, CM9 8RG
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Kings Head Hotel among the 517 places in Maldon holding top marks, 88% 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 | 517 | 88% | ← Kings Head Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 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 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| RVS Tollesbury Day Centre Other catering premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Hub On The Hill Manufacturers/packers | 137 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tollesbury Congregational Church Other catering premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| The Royal British Legion Other catering premises | 298 yards away | Exempt | |
| Tollesbury County Primary School School/college/university | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Tollesbury Masonic Hall Other catering premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| The Lighthouse Retailers - other | 390 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Kings Head Hotel
What is Kings Head Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Kings Head Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 24 February 2025.
Is Kings Head Hotel 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 Hotel last inspected?
Kings Head Hotel was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kings Head Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Head Hotel compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Head Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Kings Head Hotel 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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