The Kings Head
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Kings Head is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Harts Lane, Bawburgh, Norfolk, NR9 3LS, in the South Norfolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. South Norfolk oversees 1,138 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Norfolk is 4.7 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Harts Lane, Bawburgh, Norfolk
- Postcode
- NR9 3LS
- Local Authority
- South Norfolk
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 647738
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Kings Head?
The Kings Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Norfolk.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Kings Head last inspected?
The Kings Head was last inspected on 2026-03-05. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Kings Head located?
The Kings Head is located at Harts Lane, Bawburgh, Norfolk , NR9 3LS, in the South Norfolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NR9 postcode area.