Croxton Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
Croxton Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 5 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: Croxton Filling Station, Croxton, ST21 6PF
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Croxton Service Station 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% | ← Croxton Service Station | |
| 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 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 Croxton Service Station 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 Croxton Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Life Meat Company Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cul Mor Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 October 2024 |
| Eccleshall Football Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Chase View Farm Farmers/growers | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| All Saints First School and Busy Bees School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Standon Bowers O E C School/college/university | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Millmeece Pumping Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Croxton Service Station
What is Croxton Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Croxton Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 5 October 2023.
Is Croxton Service Station 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Croxton Service Station last inspected?
Croxton Service Station was last inspected on 5 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 Croxton Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Croxton Service Station compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while Croxton Service Station holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Croxton Service Station 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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