The Honey Pots Cafe food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Staffordshire
The Honey Pots Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 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: Lower Drayton Farm, Lower Drayton Lane, Penkridge, ST19 5RE
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts The Honey Pots Cafe 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% | ← The Honey Pots Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Honey Pots Cafe 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 Honey Pots Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wright Family Dairy Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Georgies Canal Cruises Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
| The Courtyard Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Haven School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Penk Valley Academy Trust C/O Penkridge Middle School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Taylor Tots Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Marshbrook First School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Flames Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Honey Pots Cafe
What is The Honey Pots Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Honey Pots Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 20 March 2026.
Is The Honey Pots Cafe 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Honey Pots Cafe last inspected?
The Honey Pots Cafe was last inspected on 20 March 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 The Honey Pots Cafe?
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 The Honey Pots Cafe compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Honey Pots Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects The Honey Pots Cafe 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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