Junction Inn Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
Junction Inn Public House 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 18 March 2026, 3 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: Junction Inn Public House, Junction Road, Norbury Junction, ST20 0PN
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Junction Inn Public House 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% | ← Junction Inn Public House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Junction Inn Public House 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 Junction Inn Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Wharf Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 October 2025 |
| Norbury Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cheese Aboard Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Woodseaves Post Office and OneStop Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2026 |
| Woodseaves CE Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| The Tea and Craft Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| The Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Junction Inn Public House
What is Junction Inn Public House's food hygiene rating?
Junction Inn Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Junction Inn Public House 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 Junction Inn Public House last inspected?
Junction Inn Public House was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 Junction Inn Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Junction Inn Public House compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while Junction Inn Public House holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Junction Inn Public House 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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