Butler's Bell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
Butler's Bell holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 12 November 2025, 8 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: 25-27 Gaolgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2NT
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Butler's Bell 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% | ← Butler's Bell | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Butler's Bell 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 Butler's Bell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bear Hut Brownies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Foregate Street Vintage Emporium Other catering premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| French & Byrne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Butler's Bell
What is Butler's Bell's food hygiene rating?
Butler's Bell has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Butler's Bell 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Butler's Bell last inspected?
Butler's Bell was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 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 Butler's Bell?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Butler's Bell compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while Butler's Bell holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Butler's Bell 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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