The Grove food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Staffordshire
The Grove 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 3 January 2023, more than 3 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: Grove Hotel, 1 Merrydale Road, Stapenhill, DE15 9DQ
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts The Grove 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 Grove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Grove 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 Grove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society Stapenhill Retailers - other | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Ashfield Events @ Ashfield House Masonic Benevolent Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Asda Express - St Peters PFS Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Cafe Zen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Balti Raj Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Bearwood House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about The Grove
What is The Grove's food hygiene rating?
The Grove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 3 January 2023.
Is The Grove 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 Grove last inspected?
The Grove was last inspected on 3 January 2023, more than 3 years 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 Grove?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Grove 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 Grove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects The Grove 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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