The Shire Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
The Shire Horse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hurricane Close, Stafford, ST16 1GZ
How it compares in Stafford
That puts The Shire Horse among the 778 places in Stafford holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 80% | ← The Shire Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Shire Horse none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Shire Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDL Stafford Manufacturers/packers | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Elior - Wincanton Screwfix Stafford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| For The Love of Cake Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Golden Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Crispin Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Community Cafe Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about The Shire Horse
What is The Shire Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Shire Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 13 January 2025.
Is The Shire Horse safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shire Horse last inspected?
The Shire Horse was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Shire Horse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shire Horse compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Shire Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Shire Horse and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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