King's Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bridgend
King's 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
The rating dates from 21 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Kings Head 44 - 46 Nolton Street, Bridgend, CF31 3BN
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts King's Head among the 874 places in Bridgend holding top marks, 72% 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 | 874 | 72% | ← King's Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 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's 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 King's Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Candy Corner Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Golden Bowl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Chicken Planet, Eugreeka, Leb+Nom And Wingology Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Cafe Fresco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Delhi Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Clwb Mexicana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bravura Foods Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2020 |
Questions about King's Head
What is King's Head's food hygiene rating?
King's Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 21 April 2023.
Is King's 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 King's Head last inspected?
King's Head was last inspected on 21 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bridgend Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at King's 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does King's Head compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and King's Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects King's 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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