The Whisky Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
The Whisky Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2024, 20 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: Unit 210 Trentham Retail Village, Stone Road, Tittensor, ST4 8AX
How it compares in Stafford
That puts The Whisky Shop 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 Whisky Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Whisky Shop 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 Whisky Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Bello Restaurant and Six Arches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Anasma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Barlaston Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Cadwalader's Ice Cream Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Capabilitea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Frankie & Benny's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bod Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about The Whisky Shop
What is The Whisky Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Whisky Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 30 October 2024.
Is The Whisky Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Whisky Shop last inspected?
The Whisky Shop was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 Whisky Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Whisky Shop compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Whisky Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Whisky Shop 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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