The Great Wall food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stafford
The Great Wall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2025, 16 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: 22 Stafford Street, Eccleshall, ST21 6BH
How it compares in Stafford
That puts The Great Wall 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% | ← The Great Wall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Great Wall 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 The Great Wall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry's of Eccleshall Limited Manufacturers/packers | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 November 2025 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Perry's Field to Fork Ltd Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Tandoori Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 April 2026 |
| Eccleshall Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 April 2026 |
| Balti Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Flour & Co Bakehouse Manufacturers/packers | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about The Great Wall
What is The Great Wall's food hygiene rating?
The Great Wall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 10 March 2025.
Is The Great Wall 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Great Wall last inspected?
The Great Wall was last inspected on 10 March 2025, 16 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 The Great Wall?
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 The Great Wall compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Great Wall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Great Wall 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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