The King's Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Breckland
The King's Arms 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 16 April 2025, 14 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: Kings Arms Inn 1 Middle Street, Watton, IP25 6AG
How it compares in Breckland
That puts The King's Arms among the 1,014 places in Breckland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← The King's Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 The King's Arms 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 King's Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Great China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| Max Pal Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 37 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 January 2026 |
| The Watton Hot Baguette Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 December 2025 |
| The Norfolk Gift Company Ltd Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Favourite Pizza & Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2025 |
| Labas Shop Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 March 2025 |
| M Brooks Butchers Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about The King's Arms
What is The King's Arms's food hygiene rating?
The King's Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 16 April 2025.
Is The King's Arms 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 King's Arms last inspected?
The King's Arms was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The King's Arms?
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 The King's Arms compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and The King's Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The King's Arms 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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