Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering) food hygiene rating
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Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 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: Hednesford Raceway, Reservoir Road, WS12 1BE
How it compares in Cannock Chase
That puts Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering) 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% | ← Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering) 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 Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Victoria WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Beer Belly's Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bobby's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| B & M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Burger Boi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Community Life Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering)
What is Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering)'s food hygiene rating?
Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering) last inspected?
Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering) was last inspected on 26 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 Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering) compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, and Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering) 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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