The Duke Of York food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
The Duke Of York 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 16 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: Duke Of York, 10 Longton Road, Barlaston, ST12 9AA
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Duke Of York 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 Duke Of York | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Duke Of York 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 Duke Of York, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlaston Milk Barn Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Barlaston C E First School School/college/university | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Leeses Of Barlaston (One Stop) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Barlaston Village Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about The Duke Of York
What is The Duke Of York's food hygiene rating?
The Duke Of York has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 16 April 2026.
Is The Duke Of York 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 Duke Of York last inspected?
The Duke Of York was last inspected on 16 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 The Duke Of York?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Duke Of York compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while The Duke Of York holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Duke Of York 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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