The Kings Arms Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Kings Arms Public House 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: The Kings Arms Public House was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Kings Arms, 59 High Street, Thrapston, NN14 4JJ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Kings Arms Public House among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← The Kings Arms Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Very 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 Arms Public House 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 Arms Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Jollys Toys Limited Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Spot On Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| St James Church Servery Other catering premises | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Berry's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bennett's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| H Johnson & Sons Limited Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about The Kings Arms Public House
What is The Kings Arms Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Arms Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 2 July 2026.
Is The Kings Arms Public House 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 Arms Public House last inspected?
The Kings Arms Public House was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Arms Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Arms Public House compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Arms Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Kings Arms Public House 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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