The Upper House Hotel Limited food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Stafford
The Upper House Hotel Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 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: The Upper House Hotel, The Green, Barlaston, ST12 9AE
How it compares in Stafford
That puts The Upper House Hotel Limited 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 Upper House Hotel Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Upper House Hotel Limited 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 Upper House Hotel Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlaston C E First School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Barlaston Milk Barn Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Leeses Of Barlaston (One Stop) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Barlaston Village Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Mark's Quality Meats Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about The Upper House Hotel Limited
What is The Upper House Hotel Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Upper House Hotel Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 15 April 2026.
Is The Upper House Hotel Limited 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Upper House Hotel Limited last inspected?
The Upper House Hotel Limited was last inspected on 15 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 The Upper House Hotel Limited?
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 Upper House Hotel Limited compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Upper House Hotel Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Upper House Hotel Limited 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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