Rugeley Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cannock Chase
Rugeley Service Station 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 4 September 2025, 10 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: 171 Main Road, WS15 1DX
How it compares in Cannock Chase
In Cannock Chase, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Rugeley Service Station 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% | ← Rugeley Service Station | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rugeley Service Station 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 Rugeley Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Brereton Stores Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Brereton Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Hawkesyard Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School School/college/university | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Redbrook Lane Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Andys Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Rugeley Service Station
What is Rugeley Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Rugeley Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Rugeley Service Station 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 Rugeley Service Station last inspected?
Rugeley Service Station was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 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 Rugeley Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Rugeley Service Station compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, while Rugeley Service Station holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Rugeley Service Station 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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