Walton Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stafford
Walton Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2026, 2 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: Walton Fish Bar, 5 Eccleshall Road, Stone, ST15 0HJ
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Walton Fish Bar 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% | ← Walton Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Walton Fish Bar 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 Walton Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Little Waitrose Stone Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Orme and Devine Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Lee Walker Manufacturers/packers | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Horizon Care Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Martins Newsagents Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Mumbles Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Walton Fish Bar
What is Walton Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Walton Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Walton Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Walton Fish Bar last inspected?
Walton Fish Bar was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 Walton Fish Bar?
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 Walton Fish Bar compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Walton Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Walton Fish Bar 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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