Broad Lane WMC food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Staffordshire
Broad Lane WMC 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 2 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: Broad Lane, Essington, South Staffordshire, WV11 2RH
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts Broad Lane WMC among the 600 places in South Staffordshire 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 | 600 | 86% | ← Broad Lane WMC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 41 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 Broad Lane WMC 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 Broad Lane WMC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2017 |
| Abbey Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Burger King North Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Burger King South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee-Northbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Alpha Care Home Lakeview (Nursing Home) Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Broad Lane WMC
What is Broad Lane WMC's food hygiene rating?
Broad Lane WMC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 2 April 2026.
Is Broad Lane WMC 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 Broad Lane WMC last inspected?
Broad Lane WMC was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Broad Lane WMC?
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 Broad Lane WMC compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 695 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Broad Lane WMC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Broad Lane WMC 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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