The Green Man food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
The Green Man 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 2 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Sandon Lane, Milwich, ST18 0EG
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Green Man 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 Green Man | |
| 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 The Green Man 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 Green Man, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grean Lea First School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Green Lea First School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 November 2024 |
| Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Oak Tree Farm Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Fradswell Community Hub Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| The Old Rectory Fradswell Limited Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Hilderstone Hall Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| W Shelley & Sons Limited Farmers/growers | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about The Green Man
What is The Green Man's food hygiene rating?
The Green Man has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 2 August 2024.
Is The Green Man 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 Green Man last inspected?
The Green Man was last inspected on 2 August 2024, 23 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 The Green Man?
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 The Green Man compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while The Green Man holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Green Man 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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