Riverbank Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stafford
Riverbank Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2026, 5 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 College, Earl Street, Stafford, ST16 2QR
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Riverbank Restaurant 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% | ← Riverbank Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Riverbank Restaurant 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 Riverbank Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essence Of The Orient Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Bear Hut Brownies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| French & Byrne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Basmati Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Riverbank Restaurant
What is Riverbank Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Riverbank Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Riverbank Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riverbank Restaurant last inspected?
Riverbank Restaurant was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 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 Riverbank Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riverbank Restaurant compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Riverbank Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Riverbank Restaurant 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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