Colwich and Little Haywood Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stafford
Colwich and Little Haywood Village Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Colwich and Little Haywood Village Hall was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Village Hall, Chilwell Avenue, Little Haywood, ST18 0QZ
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Colwich and Little Haywood Village 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% | ← Colwich and Little Haywood Village 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 Colwich and Little Haywood Village 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 Colwich and Little Haywood Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colwich CE Primary School School/college/university | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Red Lion Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Oakedge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Colwich Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Shimla Palace Staffordshire Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Mercia Whisky Company Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Colwich and Little Haywood Village Hall
What is Colwich and Little Haywood Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Colwich and Little Haywood Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Colwich and Little Haywood Village 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Colwich and Little Haywood Village Hall last inspected?
Colwich and Little Haywood Village Hall was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Colwich and Little Haywood Village 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 Colwich and Little Haywood Village Hall compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Colwich and Little Haywood Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Colwich and Little Haywood Village 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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