A Hindle Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
A Hindle Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 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: Bridle Road, Stafford, ST17 0QD
How it compares in Stafford
That puts A Hindle Butchers 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% | ← A Hindle Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 A Hindle Butchers 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 A Hindle Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfields Primary School School/college/university | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Berkswich Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Farlea Childcare (St Anne's) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Berkswich CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Milford Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about A Hindle Butchers
What is A Hindle Butchers's food hygiene rating?
A Hindle Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 4 February 2026.
Is A Hindle Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A Hindle Butchers last inspected?
A Hindle Butchers was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 A Hindle Butchers?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A Hindle Butchers compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and A Hindle Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects A Hindle Butchers 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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