Happy Meeting food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stafford
Happy Meeting holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2026, 2 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: 56 Marston Road, Stafford, ST16 3BX
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Happy Meeting 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% | ← Happy Meeting | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Happy Meeting 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 Happy Meeting, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyfriars Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Eccleshall Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Chef Babak Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Emmie's Buttercream Beauties Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Happy Meeting
What is Happy Meeting's food hygiene rating?
Happy Meeting has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Happy Meeting 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Meeting last inspected?
Happy Meeting was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 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 Happy Meeting?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Happy Meeting compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Happy Meeting is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Happy Meeting 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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