Rawsthorne Farming food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
Rawsthorne Farming 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 5 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
94% of rated food businesses in Stafford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stafford ratings →
Address: Home Farm, Derrington Lane, Derrington, ST18 9NQ
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Rawsthorne Farming sits behind roughly 764 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 764 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 15% | ← Rawsthorne Farming | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Rawsthorne Farming 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 Rawsthorne Farming, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derrington Social Club / Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Billington Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Elevate Highfields Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Breakfast at Timothy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Doxey Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Gym &Tonic Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Haughton St Giles Primary Academy School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Footsteps Nursery Stafford Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
Questions about Rawsthorne Farming
What is Rawsthorne Farming's food hygiene rating?
Rawsthorne Farming has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 5 October 2023.
Is Rawsthorne Farming 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 Rawsthorne Farming last inspected?
Rawsthorne Farming was last inspected on 5 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Rawsthorne Farming?
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 Rawsthorne Farming compare to other places in Stafford?
79% of the 972 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while Rawsthorne Farming holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Rawsthorne Farming 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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