Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Staffordshire
Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking Centre 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 19 November 2025, 7 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: Chaseside Stables, Cannock Road, Bednall, ST17 0SG
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking 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% | ← Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking 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 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 Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking 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 Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Paddock Caravan & Motorhome Park Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| The Chetwynd Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Brocton Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Cabin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 June 2025 |
| Brocton Post Office Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Seven Stars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Brocton Garage & Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 March 2025 |
| Brocton Hall Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking Centre
What is Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking Centre's food hygiene rating?
Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking Centre last inspected?
Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking Centre was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 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 Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking 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 Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking 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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