Hartley Farms food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Stafford
Hartley Farms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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: Bridgeford Hurst Farm, Eccleshall Road, Great Bridgeford, ST18 9PS
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Hartley Farms 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% | ← Hartley Farms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hartley Farms 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 Hartley Farms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill at Worston Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 December 2025 |
| Great Bridgeford Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2019 |
| Izaak Walton's Cottage Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Kabin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| St Chad's Retreat Centres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Inti's Bounty Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Cafe Bruges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Cooper Perry Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Hartley Farms
What is Hartley Farms's food hygiene rating?
Hartley Farms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Hartley Farms 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hartley Farms last inspected?
Hartley Farms was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 Hartley Farms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hartley Farms compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Hartley Farms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Hartley Farms 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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