Burger King South food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Staffordshire
Burger King South holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2025, 17 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: Hilton Park Motorway Service Area, Essington, South Staffordshire, WV11 2AT
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts Burger King South 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% | ← Burger King South | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Burger King South 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 Burger King South, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King North Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee-Northbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bee Wild (Soft Play) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Bygone Days Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Broad Lane WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
Questions about Burger King South
What is Burger King South's food hygiene rating?
Burger King South has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Burger King South 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Burger King South last inspected?
Burger King South was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Burger King South?
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 Burger King South compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 695 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Burger King South is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Burger King South 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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