The Saracen's Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
The Saracen's Head 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 4 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: Stafford Road, Weston, ST18 0HT
How it compares in Stafford
That puts The Saracen's Head 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% | ← The Saracen's Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Saracen's Head 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 Saracen's Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| The Woolpack Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| St Andrews CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Rooks Nest Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Hollybush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about The Saracen's Head
What is The Saracen's Head's food hygiene rating?
The Saracen's Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 4 March 2026.
Is The Saracen's Head 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 The Saracen's Head last inspected?
The Saracen's Head was last inspected on 4 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 The Saracen's Head?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Saracen's Head compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Saracen's Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Saracen's Head 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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