M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stafford
M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited 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 5 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: 23-24 Common Road, Stafford, ST16 3DQ
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited 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% | ← M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited | |
| 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 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 M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited 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 M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amasal Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Happy Meeting Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Emmie's Buttercream Beauties Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Community Larder Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Community Cafe Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Bostik Findley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Edmundson Electrical Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
Questions about M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited
What is M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited's food hygiene rating?
M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 5 March 2026.
Is M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited 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 M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited last inspected?
M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited was last inspected on 5 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 M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited 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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