The Royal Exchange food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
The Royal Exchange holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 15 May 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: 26 Radford Street, Stone, ST15 8DA
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal Exchange 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% | ← The Royal Exchange | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Royal Exchange 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 Royal Exchange, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Seeds Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Elmhurst House Pre-School School/college/university | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Poste Of Stone Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Christchurch C.E First School School/college/university | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| St Dominics Roman Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| St Mary's Nursing Home Caring Premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| DairyLink UK Limited Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| St. Dominic's Priory School School/college/university | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Royal Exchange
What is The Royal Exchange's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Exchange has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 15 May 2024.
Is The Royal Exchange 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royal Exchange last inspected?
The Royal Exchange was last inspected on 15 May 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 The Royal Exchange?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal Exchange compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal Exchange holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Royal Exchange 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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