Hednesford Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cannock Chase
Hednesford Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 13 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: 119 Hednesford Road, WS11 6LB
How it compares in Cannock Chase
In Cannock Chase, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Hednesford Local 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% | ← Hednesford Local | |
| 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 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 Hednesford Local 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 Hednesford Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Cannock Chase High School School/college/university | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Blossoms on the Chase Caring Premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Church Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Cannock Designer Outlet LP Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| City Essentials Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about Hednesford Local
What is Hednesford Local's food hygiene rating?
Hednesford Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Hednesford Local 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hednesford Local last inspected?
Hednesford Local was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 16 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 Hednesford Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hednesford Local compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, while Hednesford Local holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Hednesford Local 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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