The Shorthorn BBQ

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Shorthorn BBQ scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 22 July 2026 by Cannock Chase.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Shorthorn BBQ, from July 2024 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2024 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Shorthorn BBQ.

Food hygiene rating history for The Shorthorn BBQ
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
24 July 2024	5 / 5	Very good
22 July 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The Shorthorn BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Shorthorn BBQ. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Shorthorn BBQ?

Food hygiene at The Shorthorn BBQ is inspected by Cannock Chase, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Shorthorn BBQ

What is The Shorthorn BBQ’s food hygiene rating?

The Shorthorn BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 22 July 2026.

When was The Shorthorn BBQ last inspected?

The Shorthorn BBQ was last inspected by Cannock Chase on 22 July 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.