Five Ways Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cannock Chase
Five Ways Inn 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 6 July 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
95% of rated food businesses in Cannock Chase score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cannock Chase ratings →
Address: Five Ways Inn, Hednesford Road, WS12 3HL
How this rating has changed
Five Ways Inn was re-inspected on 6 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cannock Chase
That puts Five Ways Inn among the 621 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 | 621 | 86% | ← Five Ways Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Five Ways Inn 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 Five Ways Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Treasures Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Cakes for Occasions and Sugarcraft Centre Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Abbey Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Bobby's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Five Ways Inn
What is Five Ways Inn's food hygiene rating?
Five Ways Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 6 July 2026.
Is Five Ways Inn 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 Five Ways Inn last inspected?
Five Ways Inn was last inspected on 6 July 2026, 2 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 Five Ways Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Five Ways Inn compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 721 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, and Five Ways Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Five Ways Inn 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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