Hilderstone Hall food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stafford
Hilderstone Hall 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 30 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: Hilderstone Hall, Hall Lane, Hilderstone, ST15 8SQ
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Hilderstone Hall 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% | ← Hilderstone Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hilderstone Hall 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 Hilderstone Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Shelley & Sons Limited Farmers/growers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Hilderstone Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Oak Tree Farm Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Hilderstone Hall
What is Hilderstone Hall's food hygiene rating?
Hilderstone Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Hilderstone Hall 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 Hilderstone Hall last inspected?
Hilderstone Hall was last inspected on 30 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 Hilderstone Hall?
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 Hilderstone Hall compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Hilderstone Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Hilderstone Hall 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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