The Oxleathers Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
The Oxleathers Pub 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 30 July 2025, 11 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: Cape Avenue, Western Downs, ST17 9FL
How it compares in Stafford
That puts The Oxleathers Pub 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 Oxleathers Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Oxleathers Pub 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 Oxleathers Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate Highfields Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Breakfast at Timothy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Burton Manor Sports Association Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Burton Manor Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Chris' Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Plus Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Beechcroft House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about The Oxleathers Pub
What is The Oxleathers Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Oxleathers Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 30 July 2025.
Is The Oxleathers Pub 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 Oxleathers Pub last inspected?
The Oxleathers Pub was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 Oxleathers Pub?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Oxleathers Pub compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Oxleathers Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Oxleathers Pub 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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