Food Hygiene Ratings in Tamworth

568 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.6% rated "very good".

568
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
6
Rated 0 or 1
86.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good86.6%434
Good9.2%46
Satisfactory2.8%14
Improvement Needed0.2%1
Major Improvement1.0%5
Urgent Improvement0.2%1

Business types

Retailers - other9416.5%
Other catering premises9316.4%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen9116.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub6511.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop6311.1%
Mobile caterer478.3%
School/college/university447.7%
Caring Premises417.2%

Food hygiene ratings in Tamworth are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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 568 registered food businesses for Tamworth. Of these, 501 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 6 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 snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Castle HotelB79 7NB0Jan 15, 2026
BondsB79 7DH1Jul 18, 2024
Dosthill Quarry Food MobileB77 1LL.1Dec 02, 2024
Lahari FoodsB77 1Aug 04, 2025
Market Place ButchersB79 7DE1Sep 25, 2025
The Crafty TwoB79 7DN1Jun 27, 2025
Benny's ChickenB79 7QB2Mar 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Tamworth have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 434 food businesses in Tamworth with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.6% 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 Tamworth?+

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 Tamworth?+

Inspection frequency in Tamworth 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