The Old Post Office (Haughton) Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stafford
The Old Post Office (Haughton) Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 17 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Old Post Office, 1 Church Eaton Road, Haughton, ST18 9JH
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Post Office (Haughton) 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% | ← The Old Post Office (Haughton) 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 The Old Post Office (Haughton) 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 The Old Post Office (Haughton) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire Inn (Haughton) Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Haughton Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Haughton Fresh and Local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2025 |
| Red Lion Farm Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Red Lion Farm Tea Rooms & Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 April 2025 |
| Taylor Motorcycles Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Haughton St Giles Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about The Old Post Office (Haughton) Ltd
What is The Old Post Office (Haughton) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Old Post Office (Haughton) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 17 June 2022.
Is The Old Post Office (Haughton) 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Post Office (Haughton) Ltd last inspected?
The Old Post Office (Haughton) Ltd was last inspected on 17 June 2022, more than 4 years 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 The Old Post Office (Haughton) Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Post Office (Haughton) Ltd compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Post Office (Haughton) Ltd holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Old Post Office (Haughton) 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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