Kings Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
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
This rating dates from 18 July 2019, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 1 Town Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire, DE56 4EH
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Kings Head among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 790 | 81% | ← Kings Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Duffield Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Duffield Cricket Club The Eyes Other catering premises | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
| Bradmans Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Emmanuel Community Church Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2019 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Duffield News Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Coffee Buzz And Fizz Mobile caterer | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2021 |
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 Amber Valley Council on 18 July 2019.
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 18 July 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kings Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley 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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