Queens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
Queens Head holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 June 2025, 12 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 Queens Head, Church Lane, NG34 9NU
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Queens Head sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ← Queens Head | |
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Queens 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 Queens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby la Thorpe C P School School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2010 |
| Eslaford Gardens Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Lions Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Little Gems Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Checkers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Crazee Bongos Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Keyqlix Ltd Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Fish 4 You Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2019 |
Questions about Queens Head
What is Queens Head's food hygiene rating?
Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Queens Head safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Queens Head last inspected?
Queens Head was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Queens Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queens Head compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Queens Head holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Queens 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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