The Wine Cellar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
The Wine Cellar 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 30 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: 4 Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DZ
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wine Cellar 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% | ← The Wine Cellar | |
| 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 The Wine Cellar 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 Wine Cellar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonefield Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| R.M.P Caring Premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Christchurch C.E First School School/college/university | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Christ Church Academy School/college/university | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| St. Dominic's Priory School School/college/university | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Little Seeds Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Elmhurst House Pre-School School/college/university | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Poste Of Stone Pub/bar/nightclub | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about The Wine Cellar
What is The Wine Cellar's food hygiene rating?
The Wine Cellar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 30 October 2024.
Is The Wine Cellar 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 The Wine Cellar last inspected?
The Wine Cellar was last inspected on 30 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 The Wine Cellar?
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 The Wine Cellar compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while The Wine Cellar holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Wine Cellar 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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