Gnosall Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
Gnosall Express 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 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 100-104 Wharf Road, Gnosall, ST20 0DA
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Gnosall Express 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% | ← Gnosall Express | |
| 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 Very 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 Gnosall Express 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 Gnosall Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| The Bakery Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2025 |
| Gnosall Methodist Church Other catering premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Navigation Inn Other catering premises | 373 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Acorn Restaurant & Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Gnosall Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 392 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gingercroft Caring Premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| BP Morrisons Daily Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Gnosall Express
What is Gnosall Express's food hygiene rating?
Gnosall Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Gnosall Express 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 Gnosall Express last inspected?
Gnosall Express was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 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 Gnosall Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Gnosall Express compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while Gnosall Express holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Gnosall Express 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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