The Apple Tree

Barton Turn

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Apple Tree scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 2 December 2025 by East Staffordshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Apple Tree, from December 2021 to December 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Apple Tree.

Food hygiene rating history for The Apple Tree
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
15 December 2021	5 / 5	Very good
2 December 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Apple Tree in Barton Turn 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?

Unit 4a,
Barton Marina,
Barton Turn,
Barton under Needwood,
DE13 8AS

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

Who inspects The Apple Tree?

Food hygiene at The Apple Tree is inspected by East Staffordshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Apple Tree

What is The Apple Tree’s food hygiene rating?

The Apple Tree has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 2 December 2025.

When was The Apple Tree last inspected?

The Apple Tree was last inspected by East Staffordshire on 2 December 2025.

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.