What is the average food hygiene rating in Stafford?

The average food hygiene rating in Stafford is 4.7 out of 5, across 948 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

79.1% of rated premises in Stafford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Stafford 188 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 Stafford have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

750 food businesses in Stafford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.1% of the 948 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

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

20 food businesses in Stafford are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 Stafford food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Stafford (1,135 establishments on record, 948 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 Stafford

In Stafford, 79.1% of 948 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.7/5. These figures cover 1,135 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Stafford has 750 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 948 rated premises (79.1%). 20 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

5★ share: 79.1%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -0.6 pp
National rank: 188 / 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 Stafford

5★ Very Good

750 (79.1%)

4★ Good

139 (14.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

39 (4.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

13 (1.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (0.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 134 awaiting inspection and 53 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 134 awaiting inspection and 53 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Stafford: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Stafford?: The average food hygiene rating in Stafford is 4.7 out of 5, across 948 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Stafford compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 79.1% of rated premises in Stafford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Stafford 188 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 Stafford have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 750 food businesses in Stafford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.1% of the 948 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Stafford have a low hygiene rating?: 20 food businesses in Stafford are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 Stafford food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Stafford (1,135 establishments on record, 948 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 Stafford

Carol's Home BakesRetailers - other · ST16
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Co-operativeRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 52-56 Holmcroft Road, Tillington, Stafford · ST16 1JB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Happy Rundays ClubMobile caterer · ST15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
The Horns InnPub/bar/nightclub · 23 High Street, Gnosall, Stafford · ST20 0EX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
The Crown HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Crown Hotel, 38 High Street, Stone, Staffordshire · ST15 8AS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Simcla Romanian Shop LtdRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 14 Princes Street, Stafford, Staffordshire · ST16 2BN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
The Hidden ChefRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 7 Greengate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire · ST16 2HP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Bear Hut BrowniesRetailers - other · ST21
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
BasmatiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 30 Mill Bank, Stafford, Staffordshire · ST16 2QT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
MG&VE HudsonRetailers - other · ST18
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Rooks Nest FarmHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Rooks Nest Farm House, Weston Bank, Weston, Stafford · ST18 0BA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Curated Social ClubMobile caterer · ST17
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Stafford

Stone Road Post OfficeRetailers - other · 245 Stone Road, Stafford, Staffordshire · ST16 1LA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 December 2025
Tasty Momo LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Chapel Street, Stafford, Staffordshire · ST16 2BX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
Jubilee CateringMobile caterer · Tollgate Industrial Estate, Tollgate Drive, Beaconside, Stafford Staffordshire · ST16 3HS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
J Tomlinson & SonRetailers - other · Tomlinson Butcher, St Thomas Street, Littleworth, Stafford · ST16 3UU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2026
The Boppin DolphinTakeaway/sandwich shop · 12a Bridge Street, Stafford, Staffordshire · ST16 2HL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 November 2025
Kim's Kitchen 18 Ltd T/A Kim's KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 29 Sandon Road, Stafford, Staffordshire · ST16 3ES
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 January 2026
The Windmill InnPub/bar/nightclub · Hilderstone Road, Meir Heath, Stoke On Trent · ST3 7PB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 December 2025
Griffins of StoneRetailers - other · 30 High Street, Stone, Staffordshire · ST15 8AW
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 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 1,135 real Food Standards Agency records for Stafford, of which 948 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.