Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club 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 27 February 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: Stafford Sports And Social Club, School Lane, Rickerscote, ST17 4HR
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club 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% | ← Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club | |
| 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 Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club 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 Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisyfields, Roundhouse Care Caring Premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Cafe Paps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Heather Field School Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Big Robin's Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Plus Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Chris' Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club
What is Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club 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 Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club last inspected?
Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club was last inspected on 27 February 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 Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club?
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 Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club 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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