The Tavern in the Town food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cannock Chase
The Tavern in the Town 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 19 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: 2-4 Anson Street, WS15 2BB
How it compares in Cannock Chase
In Cannock Chase, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Tavern in the Town sits behind roughly 615 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 615 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← The Tavern in the Town | |
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Tavern in the Town 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 Tavern in the Town, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Savannah's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Peak Health Food Ltd Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Rugeley Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Reflections Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Shells Crafty Creations Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
Questions about The Tavern in the Town
What is The Tavern in the Town's food hygiene rating?
The Tavern in the Town has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 19 March 2026.
Is The Tavern in the Town 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 Tavern in the Town last inspected?
The Tavern in the Town was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cannock Chase Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Tavern in the Town?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Tavern in the Town compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, while The Tavern in the Town holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects The Tavern in the Town 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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