The Tavern in the Town

Rugeley

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Tavern in the Town scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 19 March 2026 by Cannock Chase.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Tavern in the Town, from March 2021 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Tavern in the Town.

Food hygiene rating history for The Tavern in the Town
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
19 March 2021	5 / 5	Very good
19 March 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Tavern in the Town in Rugeley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

2-4 Anson Street,
Rugeley,
WS15 2BB

The Tavern in the Town Hygiene Rating - 4/5

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

Who inspects The Tavern in the Town?

Food hygiene at The Tavern in the Town 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 Tavern in the Town

What is The Tavern in the Town’s food hygiene rating?

The Tavern in the Town has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 19 March 2026.

When was The Tavern in the Town last inspected?

The Tavern in the Town was last inspected by Cannock Chase on 19 March 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.