The Gateway food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stafford
The Gateway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Gateway Wildwood Gate, Wildwood Drive, Wildwood, ST17 4RA
How it compares in Stafford
That puts The Gateway 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 Gateway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Gateway 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 Gateway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Barnfields Primary School School/college/university | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| A Hindle Butchers Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Farlea Childcare (St Anne's) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Berkswich Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Berkswich CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about The Gateway
What is The Gateway's food hygiene rating?
The Gateway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 2 October 2018.
Is The Gateway 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gateway last inspected?
The Gateway was last inspected on 2 October 2018, more than 7 years 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 Gateway?
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 The Gateway compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Gateway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Gateway 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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