Bingley Hall Cafe (Balcony) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stafford
Bingley Hall Cafe (Balcony) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2024, 19 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: The Staffs County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Bingley Hall Cafe (Balcony) 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% | ← Bingley Hall Cafe (Balcony) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bingley Hall Cafe (Balcony) 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 Bingley Hall Cafe (Balcony), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bingley Hall Farm Shop Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Grandstand Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Co-operative Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Dudley's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Hearts and Flowers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about Bingley Hall Cafe (Balcony)
What is Bingley Hall Cafe (Balcony)'s food hygiene rating?
Bingley Hall Cafe (Balcony) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Bingley Hall Cafe (Balcony) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bingley Hall Cafe (Balcony) last inspected?
Bingley Hall Cafe (Balcony) was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 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 Bingley Hall Cafe (Balcony)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bingley Hall Cafe (Balcony) compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Bingley Hall Cafe (Balcony) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Bingley Hall Cafe (Balcony) 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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