Shoulder Of Mutton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
Shoulder Of Mutton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 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: Meadow Lane, Fulford, ST11 9QS
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Shoulder Of Mutton 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% | ← Shoulder Of Mutton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shoulder Of Mutton 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 Shoulder Of Mutton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adv4nce Group School/college/university | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Fulford County Primary School School/college/university | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Fulford Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| The Spotgate Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Moddershall and Oulton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| The Hunter Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Gandhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Shoulder Of Mutton
What is Shoulder Of Mutton's food hygiene rating?
Shoulder Of Mutton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Shoulder Of Mutton 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shoulder Of Mutton last inspected?
Shoulder Of Mutton was last inspected on 7 May 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 Shoulder Of Mutton?
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 Shoulder Of Mutton compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Shoulder Of Mutton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Shoulder Of Mutton 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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