Pillaton Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Staffordshire
Pillaton Tea Room 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 5 November 2025, 8 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: Pillaton Nurseries, Cannock Road, Penkridge, ST19 5RZ
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts Pillaton Tea Room 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% | ← Pillaton Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pillaton Tea Room 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 Pillaton Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillaton Hall Farm Shop & Reception Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Dotties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Flying Pan Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Princefield First School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
Questions about Pillaton Tea Room
What is Pillaton Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Pillaton Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Pillaton Tea Room 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 Pillaton Tea Room last inspected?
Pillaton Tea Room was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Pillaton Tea Room?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pillaton Tea Room compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Pillaton Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Pillaton Tea Room 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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