Flames Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cannock Chase
Flames Takeaway holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 April 2026, 3 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: 21C Horse Fair, WS15 2EJ
How it compares in Cannock Chase
A 2 is rare: only 8 of 716 rated places in Cannock Chase score this low, about one in 90. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 615 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Flames Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Flames Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Flames Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| News and Booze Express Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Bargain Beer & wine Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Horse Fair Care Home Caring Premises | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Aladdins Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Khatri's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Good Companions Group @ St Pauls Church Other catering premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Jungle Juniorz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Flames Takeaway
What is Flames Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Flames Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Cannock Chase Council on 13 April 2026.
Is Flames Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Flames Takeaway last inspected?
Flames Takeaway was last inspected on 13 April 2026, 3 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 Flames Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flames Takeaway compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, while Flames Takeaway holds a 2. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Flames Takeaway 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cannock Chase, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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