Shoulder of Mutton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Staffordshire
Shoulder of Mutton 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 1 September 2025, 10 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: Shoulder of Mutton, 16 Main Street, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8AA
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Shoulder of Mutton 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% | ← Shoulder of Mutton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shoulder of Mutton 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 Shoulder of Mutton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Skinny Kitten Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 January 2025 |
| The Barton Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| The Human Experience Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| The Middle Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Vin X Wine Tasting Cellar Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| The Two Pigs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2025 |
| CENTRAL ENGLAND CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY Barton Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
Questions about Shoulder of Mutton
What is Shoulder of Mutton's food hygiene rating?
Shoulder of Mutton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 1 September 2025.
Is Shoulder of Mutton 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 Shoulder of Mutton last inspected?
Shoulder of Mutton was last inspected on 1 September 2025, 10 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 Shoulder of Mutton?
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 Shoulder of Mutton 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 Shoulder of Mutton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Shoulder of Mutton 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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