Littleton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Staffordshire
Littleton Arms 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 24 June 2025, 12 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: St. Michaels Square, Penkridge, South Staffordshire, ST19 5AL
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts Littleton Arms 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% | ← Littleton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Littleton Arms 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 Littleton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Wing Fat Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Lee Adams Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 62 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 27 March 2026 |
| Trudie's Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Dicken's Of A Tea Shoppe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 February 2026 |
| Jaspers Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Your Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| New Garden Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Littleton Arms
What is Littleton Arms's food hygiene rating?
Littleton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Littleton Arms 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 Littleton Arms last inspected?
Littleton Arms was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 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 Littleton Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Littleton Arms compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Littleton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Littleton Arms 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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Littleton Arms is one of 56 rated food businesses in Penkridge. See every hygiene rating in Penkridge →
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