Essence Of The Orient food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stafford
Essence Of The Orient holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 March 2026, 4 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: 26-27 Broad Eye, Stafford, ST16 2QB
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Essence Of The Orient 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% | ← Essence Of The Orient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Essence Of The Orient 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 Essence Of The Orient, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Hut Brownies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| French & Byrne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Foregate Street Vintage Emporium Other catering premises | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Essence Of The Orient
What is Essence Of The Orient's food hygiene rating?
Essence Of The Orient has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Essence Of The Orient 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Essence Of The Orient last inspected?
Essence Of The Orient was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 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 Essence Of The Orient?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Essence Of The Orient compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Essence Of The Orient is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Essence Of The Orient 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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