Doxey Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
Doxey Stores 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: 212 Doxey, Stafford, ST16 1EG
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Doxey Stores 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% | ← Doxey Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Doxey Stores 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 Doxey Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doxey Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Adlington Retirement Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Eccleshall Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Greyfriars Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Doxey Stores
What is Doxey Stores's food hygiene rating?
Doxey Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Doxey Stores 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 Doxey Stores last inspected?
Doxey Stores 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 Doxey Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Doxey Stores compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while Doxey Stores holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Doxey Stores 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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