King George IV food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
King George IV 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 August 2024, 22 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: King George Iv London Road, Baldock, SG7 6LZ
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts King George IV among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire 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 | 789 | 78% | ← King George IV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 King George IV 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 King George IV, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldock Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| HCL @ Temple Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| hype gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Adzuki Red Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Brandles School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about King George IV
What is King George IV's food hygiene rating?
King George IV has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 16 August 2024.
Is King George IV 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 King George IV last inspected?
King George IV was last inspected on 16 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at King George IV?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 King George IV compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and King George IV is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects King George IV 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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King George IV is one of 82 rated food businesses in Baldock. See every hygiene rating in Baldock →
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