Food Hygiene Ratings in Staffordshire Moorlands

843 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 84.8% rated "very good".

843
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
8
Rated 0 or 1
84.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good84.8%679
Good9.1%73
Satisfactory4.2%34
Improvement Needed0.9%7
Major Improvement1.0%8
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen16519.6%
Retailers - other11814.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub11413.5%
Other catering premises9911.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop829.7%
Mobile caterer748.8%
Caring Premises627.4%
School/college/university597.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Staffordshire Moorlands are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. 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.

Staffordshire Moorlands currently has 843 registered food businesses. Of these, 801 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 84.8% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 8 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require 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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Ali's NewsST10 1HQ1Apr 28, 2025
MOOR STOREST8 7HZ1Sep 23, 2025
Panacea Indian Dining @ Red LionST10 4NJ1Oct 09, 2025
THE BIRD IN HANDST10 1ER1Jul 17, 2025
The Wheel PHST9 9QF1Feb 18, 2025
TRUCKERS TUCKERST131Sep 10, 2025
Turmeric IndianST8 6AD1Jul 17, 2025
Werrington Pizza and GrillST9 0DU1May 27, 2025
Abbies Pizza & GrillST13 5HN2Sep 17, 2025
Ash & Son ButchersST13 6JN2Nov 25, 2025
Chandni CottageST11 9NR2Mar 11, 2025
CHARLIE BASSETTSST10 2PQ2Jul 04, 2025
SargaST13 5HJ2Feb 05, 2026
TASTE OF PARADISEST8 6AW2Oct 29, 2024
VIOMAR CARE HOMEST10 4LE2Dec 03, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Staffordshire Moorlands have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 679 food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 84.8% 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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Staffordshire Moorlands?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Staffordshire Moorlands?+

Inspection frequency in Staffordshire Moorlands 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.

Data from official government food safety agencies