The Kings Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rother
The Kings Head holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 February 2026, 4 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 Udimore Road, Udimore, TN31 6BG
How it compares in Rother
In Rother, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kings Head sits behind roughly 975 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 880 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 95 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ← The Kings Head | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 12 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Gate Farm Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Harborough stores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Five Villages Homes Ltd Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Broad Oak Bakery and Bangers Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Robin Hood Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Tillingham Estate Ltd (Restaurant) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Benchwood Farm Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Priory Adult Care Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about The Kings Head
What is The Kings Head's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Head has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rother Council on 27 February 2026.
Is The Kings Head safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Kings Head last inspected?
The Kings Head was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother 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 "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, while The Kings Head holds a 3. 35 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rother 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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