The Shrew (Staffordshire) Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Staffordshire
The Shrew (Staffordshire) Ltd 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 4 February 2026, 5 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 Shrewsbury Arms, Uttoxeter Road, Kingstone, ST14 8QH
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts The Shrew (Staffordshire) Ltd among the 741 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 | 741 | 73% | ← The Shrew (Staffordshire) Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 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 Shrew (Staffordshire) Ltd 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 Shrew (Staffordshire) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot County First School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Prestige Catering at Manor Golf Club (Kingstone) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
| Loxley Hall School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Loxley Layby Cafe Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| The Butcher's Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 September 2025 |
| Castlewood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 January 2026 |
| The Plough Inn Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| The Meadows Caring Premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about The Shrew (Staffordshire) Ltd
What is The Shrew (Staffordshire) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Shrew (Staffordshire) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 4 February 2026.
Is The Shrew (Staffordshire) Ltd 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 Shrew (Staffordshire) Ltd last inspected?
The Shrew (Staffordshire) Ltd was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Shrew (Staffordshire) Ltd?
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 Shrew (Staffordshire) Ltd compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Shrew (Staffordshire) Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects The Shrew (Staffordshire) Ltd 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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