The Queens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
The Queens 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 is a fresh result: The Queens Head was inspected on 14 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Herefordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Herefordshire ratings →
Address: 51 Bridge Street, HR5 3DW
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How this rating has changed
The Queens Head was re-inspected on 14 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Queens Head among the 1,222 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,222 | 78% | ← The Queens Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 207 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 Very 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 The Queens 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 Queens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & P Turner Retailers - other | 78 yards away | Exempt | |
| Taj Mahal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 November 2025 |
| 59 The Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
| The Lion Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 110 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 April 2026 |
| Angel Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
| Handmade By Solange Other catering premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Oxford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Queens Head
What is The Queens Head's food hygiene rating?
The Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 14 August 2026.
Is The Queens 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 The Queens Head last inspected?
The Queens Head was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Queens Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Queens Head compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,572 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Queens Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Queens 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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The Queens Head is one of 38 rated food businesses in Kington. See every hygiene rating in Kington →
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