The Navigation Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Staffordshire
The Navigation Inn holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 February 2026, 4 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: Navigation Inn, Greensforge, Kingswinford, DY6 0AH
How it compares in South Staffordshire
A 1 is rare: only 6 of 695 rated places in South Staffordshire score this low, about one in 116. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 600 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← The Navigation Inn | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 41 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Navigation Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Navigation Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwood Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Ashwood Nurseries Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Eagles Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Emma Baker Catering And Events Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club (Bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Hinksford Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Hickory's Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about The Navigation Inn
What is The Navigation Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Navigation Inn has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by South Staffordshire Council on 27 February 2026.
Is The Navigation Inn safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Navigation Inn last inspected?
The Navigation Inn was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 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 Navigation Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Navigation Inn compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 695 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Navigation Inn holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects The Navigation Inn 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Staffordshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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