Wells Farm Dairy food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Stafford
Wells Farm Dairy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 August 2024, 22 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: Denham Lodge, 47 Stone Road, Eccleshall, ST21 6DL
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Wells Farm Dairy 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% | ← Wells Farm Dairy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Wells Farm Dairy 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 Wells Farm Dairy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Cat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Balti Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Perry's Field to Fork Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Eccleshall Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 April 2026 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Perry's of Eccleshall Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 November 2025 |
| The Old Smithy Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Wells Farm Dairy
What is Wells Farm Dairy's food hygiene rating?
Wells Farm Dairy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Wells Farm Dairy 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wells Farm Dairy last inspected?
Wells Farm Dairy was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 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 Wells Farm Dairy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wells Farm Dairy compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Wells Farm Dairy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Wells Farm Dairy 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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