St Francis Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stafford
St Francis Church Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 September 2023, 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: Church Hall, Sandon Road, Meir Heath, ST3 7LH
How it compares in Stafford
That puts St Francis Church Hall 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% | ← St Francis Church Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 St Francis Church Hall 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 St Francis Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Butchers Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Fishy Business Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Children 1st Meir Park Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Blacklake Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Epic Housing Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Fernlea Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about St Francis Church Hall
What is St Francis Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
St Francis Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 4 September 2023.
Is St Francis Church Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Francis Church Hall last inspected?
St Francis Church Hall was last inspected on 4 September 2023, 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 St Francis Church Hall?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Francis Church Hall compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and St Francis Church Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects St Francis Church Hall 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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