1,122 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 78.5% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Stafford are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,122 registered food businesses for Stafford. Of these, 967 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 78.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 6 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaven Restaurant Bar & Grill | ST15 8AJ | 1 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Jubilee Catering | ST16 3HS | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| Kim's Kitchen 18 Ltd T/A Kim's Kitchen | ST16 3ES | 1 | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Stone Road Post Office | ST16 1LA | 1 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| The Boppin Dolphin | ST16 2HL | 1 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| The Windmill Inn | ST3 7PB | 1 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Caffe Nero | ST16 2NT | 2 | Aug 06, 2026 |
| Doxey Fish Bar | ST16 1EG | 2 | Apr 08, 2026 |
| Granvilles | ST15 8JP | 2 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Keto Jars | ST17 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| King Edward VI High School | ST17 9YJ | 2 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Little Ingestre House | ST18 0RE | 2 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Metro Express Store | ST16 3LZ | 2 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Neway Chinese Takeaway | ST17 0EA | 2 | Mar 04, 2025 |
| Pg's | ST16 3JX | 2 | Mar 19, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 759 food businesses in Stafford with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 78.5% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Stafford depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.