Canalside Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
Canalside Farm 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 14 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Canalside Farm, Mill Lane, Great Haywood, ST18 0RQ
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Canalside Farm 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% | ← Canalside Farm 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 Canalside Farm 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 Canalside Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider's Rest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Aquatravel Ltd (Anglowelsh) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 August 2023 |
| Canalside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Papa Leek's Pop Up Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Spar Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Clifford Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 October 2025 |
| St Johns RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Haywood Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Canalside Farm Shop
What is Canalside Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Canalside Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Canalside Farm 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 Canalside Farm Shop last inspected?
Canalside Farm Shop was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 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 Canalside Farm 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 Canalside Farm Shop compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Canalside Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Canalside Farm 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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