The Kings Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
The Kings Head 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 9 July 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: 2 High Street, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7DE
How it compares in Maldon
That puts The Kings Head 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% | ← The Kings Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ettie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Mellows Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Nisa Local At Right Price Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Southminster Butchers Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Oasis Indian Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Hong Kong Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about The Kings Head
What is The Kings Head's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 9 July 2025.
Is The Kings Head 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 last inspected?
The Kings Head was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 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 The Kings Head?
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 compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects The Kings 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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