St Michael's Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cannock Chase
St Michael's Fish Bar 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 2 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 211 St Michaels Drive, WS15 1EU
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% | ← St Michael's Fish Bar | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 St Michael's Fish Bar the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 St Michael's Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Redbrook Lane Food & Wine Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Andys Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Premier Brereton Stores Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Brereton Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Hawkesyard Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about St Michael's Fish Bar
What is St Michael's Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
St Michael's Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Cannock Chase Council on 2 January 2025.
Is St Michael's Fish Bar 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 St Michael's Fish Bar last inspected?
St Michael's Fish Bar was last inspected on 2 January 2025, 18 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 St Michael's Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 St Michael's Fish Bar compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, while St Michael's Fish Bar holds a 2. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects St Michael's Fish Bar 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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