The Albion Taphouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Staffordshire
The Albion Taphouse 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 31 March 2025, 15 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: The Albion Taphouse, 245 Shobnall Road, Burton upon Trent, DE14 2BE
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts The Albion Taphouse among the 746 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 746 | 73% | ← The Albion Taphouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 182 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 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 The Albion Taphouse 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 Albion Taphouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey/Marstons Brewery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Charlotte James Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Cafe Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Catering at Queens Hospital Burton Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Coffee at Queens Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| D-Hive Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Canteen at Holland & Barrett International Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Burton Fields School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about The Albion Taphouse
What is The Albion Taphouse's food hygiene rating?
The Albion Taphouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 31 March 2025.
Is The Albion Taphouse 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 Albion Taphouse last inspected?
The Albion Taphouse was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Albion Taphouse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Albion Taphouse compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Albion Taphouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects The Albion Taphouse 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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