Shoal Hill Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Staffordshire
Shoal Hill Tavern 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 26 June 2025, 12 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: Sandy Lane, Hatherton, South Staffordshire, WS11 1RF
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts Shoal Hill Tavern 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% | ← Shoal Hill Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 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 40 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Shoal Hill Tavern 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 Shoal Hill Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford Way Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Bake Bites / Post Office Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Bar Sport & Premier Suite Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Copper Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Cannock Chase Hospital - Catering Department Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
Questions about Shoal Hill Tavern
What is Shoal Hill Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Shoal Hill Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 26 June 2025.
Is Shoal Hill Tavern 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 Shoal Hill Tavern last inspected?
Shoal Hill Tavern was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 12 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 Shoal Hill Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shoal Hill Tavern compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Shoal Hill Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Shoal Hill Tavern 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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