Meir Heath Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
Meir Heath Stores 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 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Rough Close Post Office, 4 Grindley Lane, Meir Heath, ST3 7LW
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Meir Heath Stores 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% | ← Meir Heath Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Meir Heath Stores 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 Meir Heath Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Butchers Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Fishy Business Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Children 1st Meir Park Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Blacklake Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Epic Housing Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2015 |
| Fernlea Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Meir Heath Stores
What is Meir Heath Stores's food hygiene rating?
Meir Heath Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Meir Heath Stores 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 Meir Heath Stores last inspected?
Meir Heath Stores was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Meir Heath Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Meir Heath Stores compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Meir Heath Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Meir Heath Stores 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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