Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Staffordshire
Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre 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 8 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Pinfold Lane, Penkridge, South Staffordshire
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre 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% | ← Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre 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 Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapley And Wheaton Aston Monday Lunch Club Other catering premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| The Coach And Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Churros Hermanos Mobile caterer | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Doal Food And News Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| The Hartley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Wheaton Aston Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Sunny Bank Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre
What is Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre's food hygiene rating?
Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 8 August 2024.
Is Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre 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 Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre last inspected?
Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre was last inspected on 8 August 2024, 23 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 Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre 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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Monckton Bar T/a Monckton Recretion Centre is one of 56 rated food businesses in Penkridge. See every hygiene rating in Penkridge →
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