Kings Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Norfolk
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 20 March 2026, 3 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: 16 Bridge Street, Loddon, Norfolk, NR14 6EZ
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Kings Head among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 823 | 84% | ← Kings Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 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 Kings Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosy Lee's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Spooncake Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Village Pizza Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Lims Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
| Loddon Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 December 2025 |
| Indian Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 November 2024 |
| Bridge Stores Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 January 2026 |
| Happy Buddha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Kings Head
What is Kings Head's food hygiene rating?
Kings Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 20 March 2026.
Is 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 Kings Head last inspected?
Kings Head was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 Kings Head compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects 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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Understanding this rating
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Kings Head is one of 21 rated food businesses in Loddon. See every hygiene rating in Loddon →
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