Fallow Forest food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Staffordshire
Fallow Forest 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 29 March 2025, 15 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: The Cottage, Badger Slade Lodge, Broadhurst Green Road, WS12 4PS
How it compares in South Staffordshire
In South Staffordshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Fallow Forest sits behind roughly 600 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 600 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ← Fallow Forest | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Fallow Forest 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 Fallow Forest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Workers Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Bluebell Hill Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| AJC Catering at Pye Green Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Ashcroft Hollow Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Cannock Chase Visitors Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Cannock Rugby Union F.C Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Grill - It Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Fallow Forest
What is Fallow Forest's food hygiene rating?
Fallow Forest has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 29 March 2025.
Is Fallow Forest 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 Fallow Forest last inspected?
Fallow Forest was last inspected on 29 March 2025, 15 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 Fallow Forest?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fallow Forest compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Fallow Forest holds a 4. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Fallow Forest 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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