Village Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cannock Chase
Village Food Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2025, 6 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: 71 Rugeley Road, WS12 0PQ
How it compares in Cannock Chase
That puts Village Food Store 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% | ← Village Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Village Food Store 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 Village Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Slade Primary Academy School/college/university | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Bobby's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Golden Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Camping & Caravanning Club Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Chase Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Church Hill Victoria WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Fiction and Fairy Lights Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Village Food Store
What is Village Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Village Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Village Food Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Village Food Store last inspected?
Village Food Store was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 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 Village Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Village Food Store compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, and Village Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Village Food Store 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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