The Kings Head

The Kings Head is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 19 Bearley Road, Aston Cantlow, Warwickshire, B95 6HY, in the Stratford-on-Avon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 October 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Stratford-on-Avon oversees 1,338 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Stratford-on-Avon is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.