Haughton Fresh and Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
Haughton Fresh and Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 June 2025, 13 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: 2-3 Newport Road, Haughton, ST18 9EZ
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Haughton Fresh and Local 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% | ← Haughton Fresh and Local | |
| 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 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 Haughton Fresh and Local 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 Haughton Fresh and Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haughton Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Shropshire Inn (Haughton) Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 318 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 April 2025 |
| Haughton St Giles Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Red Lion Farm Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Red Lion Farm Tea Rooms & Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| The Old Post Office (Haughton) Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2022 |
| Taylor Motorcycles Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Haughton Fresh and Local
What is Haughton Fresh and Local's food hygiene rating?
Haughton Fresh and Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 3 June 2025.
Is Haughton Fresh and Local 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Haughton Fresh and Local last inspected?
Haughton Fresh and Local was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 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 Haughton Fresh and Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Haughton Fresh and Local compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while Haughton Fresh and Local holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Haughton Fresh and Local 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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