City Essentials food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cannock Chase
City Essentials 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 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4 Market Place, WS11 1DD
How it compares in Cannock Chase
That puts City Essentials 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% | ← City Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 City Essentials 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 City Essentials, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock Mini Market Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Church Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bar Sport & Premier Suite Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Crusty Pizza and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Aladdins Pizza Cannock Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Copper Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Cannock Cinema Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about City Essentials
What is City Essentials's food hygiene rating?
City Essentials has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 9 December 2024.
Is City Essentials 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 City Essentials last inspected?
City Essentials was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 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 City Essentials?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 City Essentials compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, and City Essentials is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects City Essentials 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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