Kings Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basildon
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 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Kings Head, Southend Road, Great Burstead, CM11 2PS
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Kings Head among the 931 places in Basildon holding top marks, 80% 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 | 931 | 80% | ← Kings Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burstead Bears Day Nursery Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Duke of York Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Codfather Grange Road Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| B & J Curtis Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| David's Quality Meats Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Barleylands Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Barleylands Farm Day Nursery and Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Best Parties Ever Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
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 Basildon Council on 3 October 2024.
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 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Head compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon 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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