The Kings Head Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Kings Head Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 January 2020, more than 6 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: Main Road, High Ham, TA10 9DE
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kings Head Inn sits behind roughly 5,366 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ← The Kings Head Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Kings Head Inn 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 Kings Head Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Ham Lunch Club Other catering premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| High Ham C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Dairyhouse Farm Catering Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Bere Cider Company Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Tricky Cider Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Pitney Farm Market Garden Farmers/growers | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| Pitney Farm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pitney Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about The Kings Head Inn
What is The Kings Head Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Head Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Somerset Council on 29 January 2020.
Is The Kings Head Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Kings Head Inn last inspected?
The Kings Head Inn was last inspected on 29 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Head Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kings Head Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Kings Head Inn holds a 3. 92 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Kings Head Inn 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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