Stafford South Asda On The Move food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Stafford
Stafford South Asda On The Move holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: M6 Southbound Services, Stone, ST15 0XE
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Stafford South Asda On The Move sits behind roughly 778 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ← Stafford South Asda On The Move | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Stafford South Asda On The Move 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 Stafford South Asda On The Move, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Restbite Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Asda Express Stafford South PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service HQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Costa Drive Through Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Stafford South Asda On The Move
What is Stafford South Asda On The Move's food hygiene rating?
Stafford South Asda On The Move has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 27 February 2024.
Is Stafford South Asda On The Move safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stafford South Asda On The Move last inspected?
Stafford South Asda On The Move was last inspected on 27 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Stafford South Asda On The Move?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stafford South Asda On The Move compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while Stafford South Asda On The Move holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Stafford South Asda On The Move 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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