Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stafford
Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises 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 2 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
94% of rated food businesses in Stafford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stafford ratings →
Address: Sandon Hall, Lichfield Road, Sandon, ST18 0BY
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How it compares in Stafford
That puts Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises among the 764 places in Stafford holding top marks, 79% 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 | 764 | 79% | ← Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises 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 Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollybush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| The Dog & Doublet Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2026 |
| Sandon Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises
What is Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises's food hygiene rating?
Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 2 October 2023.
Is Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises 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 Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises last inspected?
Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises was last inspected on 2 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises?
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 Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises compare to other places in Stafford?
79% of the 972 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises 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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