The Kings Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Kings 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 15 January 2026, 5 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 Kings Head the Street, Whiteparish, SP5 2SG
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kings Head sits behind roughly 2,380 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ← The Kings Head | |
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parish Lantern Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| St Edward's School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| West Dean Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Pots Of Sweets Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Landford Poacher Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| The Royal Jaipur Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| The Cuckoo Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| In Excess @ Landford Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
Questions about The Kings Head
What is The Kings Head's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Kings 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 The Kings Head last inspected?
The Kings Head was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kings Head compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Kings Head holds a 4. 335 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire 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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