The Linford Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cannock Chase
The Linford Arms 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 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: 79 High Green, WS11 1BN
How it compares in Cannock Chase
That puts The Linford Arms 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% | ← The Linford Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Linford Arms 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 The Linford Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Sport & Premier Suite Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Cannock Mini Market Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Copper Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| City Essentials Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Church Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Crusty Pizza and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Aladdins Pizza Cannock Takeaway/sandwich shop | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about The Linford Arms
What is The Linford Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Linford Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 13 April 2026.
Is The Linford Arms 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 The Linford Arms last inspected?
The Linford Arms 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 The Linford Arms?
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 The Linford Arms compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, and The Linford Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects The Linford Arms 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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