The Yard food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
The Yard 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: Unit B, Espley's Yard, Riverside, ST16 2EZ
How it compares in Stafford
That puts The Yard 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 Yard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Yard 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 Yard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Coach and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Basmati Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Casa Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Boutique Events Staffordshire Ltd Other catering premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Coffee#1 Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about The Yard
What is The Yard's food hygiene rating?
The Yard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 26 February 2025.
Is The Yard 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 Yard last inspected?
The Yard was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Yard?
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 The Yard compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Yard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Yard 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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