The Goats Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Staffordshire
The Goats Head holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Goats Head, Market Place, Abbots Bromley, WS15 3BP
How it compares in East Staffordshire
In East Staffordshire, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Goats Head sits behind roughly 741 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 741 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ← The Goats Head | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Goats Head 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 Goats Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Antlers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 July 2025 |
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 October 2024 |
| Tom Thumb Nursery Caring Premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Cocoa Creations Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 May 2025 |
| Wilsons Butchers Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| The Cheese Locker & Mobile Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cobwebs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about The Goats Head
What is The Goats Head's food hygiene rating?
The Goats Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 15 March 2023.
Is The Goats Head safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Goats Head last inspected?
The Goats Head was last inspected on 15 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Goats Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Goats Head compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Goats Head holds a 4. 170 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects The Goats Head 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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