St Dominics Social Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stafford
St Dominics Social Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 23 October 2023, 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: St Dominic Parish Social Hall, Station Road, Stone, ST15 8EW
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so St Dominics Social Centre 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% | ← St Dominics Social Centre | |
| 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 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 St Dominics Social Centre 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 St Dominics Social Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch C.E First School School/college/university | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| St. Dominic's Priory School School/college/university | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Elmhurst House Pre-School School/college/university | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| St Mary's Nursing Home Caring Premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Proven Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| St Dominics Roman Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Little Seeds Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Stone Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about St Dominics Social Centre
What is St Dominics Social Centre's food hygiene rating?
St Dominics Social Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 23 October 2023.
Is St Dominics Social Centre 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Dominics Social Centre last inspected?
St Dominics Social Centre was last inspected on 23 October 2023, 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 St Dominics Social Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 St Dominics Social Centre compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while St Dominics Social Centre holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects St Dominics Social Centre 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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