RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd 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 16 March 2026, 3 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: 7 Burton Square, Rising Brook, ST17 9LT
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd 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% | ← RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd 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 RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris' Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Plus Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Flash Ley Community Primary School School/college/university | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Burton Manor Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Beechcroft House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Cafe Paps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd
What is RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd's food hygiene rating?
RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 16 March 2026.
Is RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd 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 RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd last inspected?
RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 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 RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd 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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