The Bear & Pheasant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
The Bear & Pheasant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 8 March 2024, more than 2 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: Bear And Pheasant, 15-16 Friars Terrace, Stafford, ST17 4AU
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bear & Pheasant 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 Bear & Pheasant | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bear & Pheasant 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 Bear & Pheasant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good View Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Eis Ygian Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Ali's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Casa Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Coach and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Basmati Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about The Bear & Pheasant
What is The Bear & Pheasant's food hygiene rating?
The Bear & Pheasant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 8 March 2024.
Is The Bear & Pheasant 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bear & Pheasant last inspected?
The Bear & Pheasant was last inspected on 8 March 2024, more than 2 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 Bear & Pheasant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bear & Pheasant compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while The Bear & Pheasant holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Bear & Pheasant 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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