What is the average food hygiene rating in Tamworth?

The average food hygiene rating in Tamworth is 4.79 out of 5, across 487 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Tamworth compare with the national average for food hygiene?

86% of rated premises in Tamworth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.3 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Tamworth 91 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Tamworth have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

419 food businesses in Tamworth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86% of the 487 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Tamworth have a low hygiene rating?

7 food businesses in Tamworth are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Tamworth food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Tamworth (553 establishments on record, 487 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Tamworth

In Tamworth, 86% of 487 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.79/5. These figures cover 553 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Tamworth has 419 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 487 rated premises (86%). 7 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 86%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +6.3 pp
National rank: 91 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Tamworth

5★ Very Good

419 (86%)

4★ Good

47 (9.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

14 (2.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

5 (1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

Plus 37 awaiting inspection and 29 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 37 awaiting inspection and 29 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Tamworth: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Tamworth?: The average food hygiene rating in Tamworth is 4.79 out of 5, across 487 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Tamworth compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 86% of rated premises in Tamworth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.3 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Tamworth 91 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Tamworth have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 419 food businesses in Tamworth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86% of the 487 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Tamworth have a low hygiene rating?: 7 food businesses in Tamworth are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Tamworth food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Tamworth (553 establishments on record, 487 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Tamworth

Skaka YummyOther catering premises · B78
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
The Tamworth TandoorTakeaway/sandwich shop · 332 Tamworth Road, Kettlebrook, Tamworth · B77 1DH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · UNIT N VENTURA RETAIL PARK VENTURA PARK ROAD, Tamworth · B78 3JD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
MonsoonRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 36 Market Street, Tamworth · B79 7LR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Maxwell's Cookout Soul FoodMobile caterer · B79
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Tamworth Snooker, Pool and DartsPub/bar/nightclub · 32 Victoria Road, Tamworth · B79 7HS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
FeedMeOther catering premises · B78
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Delhi DivanRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bell House, 18 Lower Gungate, Tamworth · B79 7AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Champagne Indian FusionRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Champagne Indian Fusion, 7a Aldergate, Tamworth, Tamworth · B79 7DL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Glascote Social ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 378 Glascote Road, Glascote, Tamworth · B77 2BS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Tamworth South Premier InnHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · THE CENTURION PUBLIC HOUSE CENTURION WAY, WILNECOTE, Tamworth · B77 5PN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Edwards & Ward At Two Rivers Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Quince, Tamworth · B77 4EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Tamworth

Castle HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Holloway, Tamworth · B79 7NB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2026
Lahari FoodsRetailers - other · B77
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 August 2025
Dosthill Quarry Food MobileMobile caterer · Dosthill Quarry, Church Road, Dosthill, Tamworth · B77 1LL.
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 December 2024
Market Place ButchersRetailers - other · Indoor Market, 45-47 Church Street, Tamworth · B79 7DE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 September 2025
The Crafty TwoPub/bar/nightclub · 15 Corporation Street, Tamworth · B79 7DN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 June 2025
BondsPub/bar/nightclub · 12 Church Street, Tamworth · B79 7DH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 July 2024
Benny's ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 104 Lichfield Street, Tamworth · B79 7QB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 553 real Food Standards Agency records for Tamworth, of which 487 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.