Douglas Macmillan Hospice food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stafford
Douglas Macmillan Hospice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 23 February 2026, 4 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: Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Barlaston Road, Blurton, ST3 3NZ
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Douglas Macmillan Hospice 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% | ← Douglas Macmillan Hospice | |
| 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 Douglas Macmillan Hospice 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 Douglas Macmillan Hospice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Finstock Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
| Captain Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Big Bite Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Blurton Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Aynsley Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Blurton Private Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Cleanse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Blurton Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
Questions about Douglas Macmillan Hospice
What is Douglas Macmillan Hospice's food hygiene rating?
Douglas Macmillan Hospice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Douglas Macmillan Hospice 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Douglas Macmillan Hospice last inspected?
Douglas Macmillan Hospice was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 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 Douglas Macmillan Hospice?
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 Douglas Macmillan Hospice compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while Douglas Macmillan Hospice holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Douglas Macmillan Hospice 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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