The Casual Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Staffordshire
The Casual Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2025, 16 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: Cherry Tree Court, Park Close, Essington, WV11 2GB
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts The Casual Cafe among the 600 places in South Staffordshire 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 | 600 | 86% | ← The Casual Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 40 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 Very 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 The Casual Cafe 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 Casual Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10Oakley Farm Milk Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| 242 Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2017 |
| Ashma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Active Future Wolverhampton Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Caring Hearts Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Ashmore Park Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
Questions about The Casual Cafe
What is The Casual Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Casual Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 4 March 2025.
Is The Casual Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Casual Cafe last inspected?
The Casual Cafe was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Casual Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Casual Cafe compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Casual Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects The Casual Cafe 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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