Kingsley Cottage Hednesford food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cannock Chase
Kingsley Cottage Hednesford holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 November 2025, 7 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.
Address: Kingsley Cottage, 40 Uxbridge Street, WS12 1DB
How it compares in Cannock Chase
In Cannock Chase, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Kingsley Cottage Hednesford sits behind roughly 615 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 615 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Kingsley Cottage Hednesford | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Kingsley Cottage Hednesford 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 Kingsley Cottage Hednesford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Victoria WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Beer Belly's Retailers - other | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Burger Boi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| B & M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Chase Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Cross Keys Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Kingsley Cottage Hednesford
What is Kingsley Cottage Hednesford's food hygiene rating?
Kingsley Cottage Hednesford has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Kingsley Cottage Hednesford safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kingsley Cottage Hednesford last inspected?
Kingsley Cottage Hednesford was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 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 Kingsley Cottage Hednesford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kingsley Cottage Hednesford compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, while Kingsley Cottage Hednesford holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Kingsley Cottage Hednesford 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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