Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cannock Chase
Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2023, more than 2 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: Armitage Road
How it compares in Cannock Chase
That puts Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community Centre among the 615 places in Cannock Chase 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 | 615 | 86% | ← Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 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 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 Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community 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 Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Ru 1086 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Brereton Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Hawkesyard Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Premier Brereton Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Andys Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community Centre
What is Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community Centre's food hygiene rating?
Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 24 October 2023.
Is Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community Centre last inspected?
Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community Centre was last inspected on 24 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community Centre compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, and Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community 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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