Winding Wheel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cannock Chase
Winding Wheel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hawks Green District Centre, Heath Way, WS12 3XP
How it compares in Cannock Chase
That puts Winding Wheel among the 615 places in Cannock Chase holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 615 | 86% | ← Winding Wheel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Winding Wheel none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Winding Wheel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Court Care Home Caring Premises | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Community Life Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Cakes for Occasions and Sugarcraft Centre Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Chocolate Treasures Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Cannock Designer Outlet LP Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Chadsmoor Junior School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Winding Wheel
What is Winding Wheel's food hygiene rating?
Winding Wheel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Winding Wheel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Winding Wheel last inspected?
Winding Wheel was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cannock Chase Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Winding Wheel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Winding Wheel compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, and Winding Wheel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Winding Wheel and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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