The Boat Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Staffordshire
The Boat Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 August 2025, 11 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: Cannock Road, Penkridge, South Staffordshire, ST19 5DT
How it compares in South Staffordshire
In South Staffordshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Boat Inn sits behind roughly 600 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 600 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ← The Boat Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Boat Inn 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 The Boat Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haling Dene Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Haling Dene Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| St. Michael's First School School/college/university | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| New Garden Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Russell Butchers Of Penkridge Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Whitehouse Pharmacy Retailers - other | 260 yards away | Exempt | |
| Flames Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Boat Inn
What is The Boat Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Boat Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 7 August 2025.
Is The Boat Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Boat Inn last inspected?
The Boat Inn was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 The Boat Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Boat Inn compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Boat Inn holds a 4. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects The Boat Inn 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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