Food Hygiene Ratings in South Staffordshire

715 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.5% rated "very good".

715
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
4
Rated 0 or 1
86.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good86.5%585
Good9.6%65
Satisfactory2.4%16
Improvement Needed0.9%6
Major Improvement0.6%4
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Pub/bar/nightclub13418.7%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen13218.5%
Retailers - other10514.7%
Other catering premises8712.2%
School/college/university598.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop588.1%
Caring Premises517.1%
Mobile caterer446.2%

Food hygiene ratings in South Staffordshire 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.

South Staffordshire currently has 715 registered food businesses. Of these, 676 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.5% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 4 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require 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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
All Saints PrimaryST17 0SD1Sep 25, 2025
Lifestyle ExpressWV10 7AT1Jun 30, 2025
Londis Featherstone Wines LtdWV10 7AT1Mar 12, 2025
Table For YouWV4 4XQ1Aug 21, 2025
Bite Sandwich BarWS6 6NL2Feb 26, 2025
Hawa SpiceWS6 7AD2Oct 22, 2025
SparST19 9NH2Oct 17, 2024
Spudley StreetWV11 2BE2Dec 02, 2025
The MirajWS6 6DA2Oct 08, 2025
Wardles Lane Fish BarWS6 6DY2Feb 04, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in South Staffordshire have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 585 food businesses in South Staffordshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.5% 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 South Staffordshire?+

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 South Staffordshire?+

Inspection frequency in South Staffordshire 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