Food Hygiene Ratings in Cannock Chase

836 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.2% rated "very good".

836
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
3
Rated 0 or 1
86.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good86.2%620
Good9.2%66
Satisfactory3.2%23
Improvement Needed1.0%7
Major Improvement0.3%2
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Retailers - other17721.2%
Other catering premises16820.1%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen11513.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop10312.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub9010.8%
Caring Premises586.9%
Mobile caterer425.0%
School/college/university404.8%

Food hygiene ratings in Cannock Chase are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 836 registered food businesses for Cannock Chase. Of these, 719 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.2% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 3 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Daily FoodhallWS11 0HE0Oct 23, 2025
Golden Hayes Cantonese TakeawayWS12 3EA1Mar 19, 2026
Pasha Authentic Turkish GrillWS11 1BN1May 13, 2026
Flames TakeawayWS15 2EJ2Apr 13, 2026
Holiday Inn - Birmingham North CannockWS11 0DQ2Jul 31, 2025
Kingsley Cottage BlackfordsWS11 5BU2Apr 09, 2026
St Michael's Fish BarWS15 1EU2Jan 02, 2025
Tiwana DrinksWS11 9QX2Nov 27, 2025
Tower Garage Morrisons DailyWS12 4LL2Oct 20, 2025
West Hill Primary SchoolWS12 4BH2Jan 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Cannock Chase have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 620 food businesses in Cannock Chase with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Cannock Chase?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Cannock Chase?+

Inspection frequency in Cannock Chase depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies