Priory Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stafford
Priory Fish Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 9 April 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: Priory Fish Bar, 7 Lichfield Street, Stone, ST15 8NA
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Priory Fish Bar 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% | ← Priory Fish Bar | |
| 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 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 Priory Fish Bar 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 Priory Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone International Mini Market Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Cavalli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Hub Grub Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Stone Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Piccolo's Pizza & Kebab Land Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Enchanted Bar & Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2022 |
| Heaven Restaurant Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Swan Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Priory Fish Bar
What is Priory Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Priory Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 9 April 2026.
Is Priory Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Priory Fish Bar last inspected?
Priory Fish Bar was last inspected on 9 April 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 Priory Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Priory Fish Bar compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while Priory Fish Bar holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Priory Fish Bar 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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