Kings Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
Kings Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 2025, 14 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: 17 Stafford Street, Eccleshall, ST21 6BL
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Kings Arms 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% | ← Kings Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Kings Arms 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 Kings Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry's of Eccleshall Limited Manufacturers/packers | 19 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 November 2025 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Perry's Field to Fork Ltd Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| The Great Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Eccleshall Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 April 2026 |
| Balti Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Flour & Co Bakehouse Manufacturers/packers | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Chocbox Retailers - other | 92 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Kings Arms
What is Kings Arms's food hygiene rating?
Kings Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Kings Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kings Arms last inspected?
Kings Arms was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Kings Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Arms compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Kings Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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