The Mews food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stafford
The Mews holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 April 2026, 3 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: Hilcote Hall, Stone Road, Eccleshall, ST21 6JX
How it compares in Stafford
That puts The Mews 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 Mews | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Mews 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 Mews, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanna Bakes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wells Farm Dairy Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Charlies Cat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Balti Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Eccleshall Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 April 2026 |
| The Old Smithy Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Perry's Field to Fork Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about The Mews
What is The Mews's food hygiene rating?
The Mews has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 7 April 2026.
Is The Mews 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mews last inspected?
The Mews was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 3 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 Mews?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Mews compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Mews is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Mews 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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Understanding this rating
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The Mews is one of 31 rated food businesses in Eccleshall. See every hygiene rating in Eccleshall →
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