Trentham Garden Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
Trentham Garden Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 August 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: Trentham Gardens, Stone Road, Trentham, ST4 8AX
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Trentham Garden Centre 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% | ← Trentham Garden Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Trentham Garden 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 Trentham Garden Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Bello Restaurant and Six Arches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Anasma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Barlaston Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Cadwalader's Ice Cream Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Capabilitea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Frankie & Benny's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bod Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Trentham Garden Centre
What is Trentham Garden Centre's food hygiene rating?
Trentham Garden Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 23 August 2023.
Is Trentham Garden Centre 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Trentham Garden Centre last inspected?
Trentham Garden Centre was last inspected on 23 August 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 Trentham Garden Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Trentham Garden Centre compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Trentham Garden Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Trentham Garden 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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