Original Dessert Company food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cannock Chase
Original Dessert Company holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 10 September 2025, 10 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: 96 Hednesford Road, WS12 3EA
How it compares in Cannock Chase
In Cannock Chase, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Original Dessert Company 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% | ← Original Dessert Company | |
| 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 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 Original Dessert Company 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 Original Dessert Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Treasures Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Cakes for Occasions and Sugarcraft Centre Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Abbey Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Bobby's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Original Dessert Company
What is Original Dessert Company's food hygiene rating?
Original Dessert Company has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Original Dessert Company 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Original Dessert Company last inspected?
Original Dessert Company was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 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 Original Dessert Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Original Dessert Company compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, while Original Dessert Company holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Original Dessert Company 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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