Kings Head Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
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
This is a fresh result: Kings Head Inn was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Barnsley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Barnsley ratings →
Address: Kings Head Inn, Darton Lane, S75 6AP
How this rating has changed
Kings Head Inn was re-inspected on 21 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Kings Head Inn among the 1,353 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,353 | 83% | ← Kings Head Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 254 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Vigo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Blu's Towngate Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Appleyards Sandwich Shop Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Compass @ Wellgate Primary School School/college/university | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Chapel View Residential Home Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| C Birkinshaw Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Against The Grain One Stop Gluten Free Shop Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Aqua Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
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 Barnsley Council on 21 July 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 21 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Head Inn compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,633 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Head Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley 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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